Phrasal Verbs

give up (1)

This page is about the phrasal verb give up (1)

Meaning

If you give up, you stop trying to do something because it's too hard or because it can't be done.

For example

  • give up I know it's hard to find a job these days, but don't give up. Keep trying and sooner or later you'll get one.

  • give up doing sth I decided to fix my printer myself, but the problem was too serious so I gave up trying and took it to the repair shop.

Quick Quiz

Jenny had failed her driving test six times, but she didn't give up. She said she would

a. ride her bicycle instead

b. try again

c. keep on failing
a) ride her bicycle instead b) try again c) keep on failing

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Contributor: Matt Errey