give it up

phrasal verb informal

The phrase "give it up" is versatile in English, commonly used in informal contexts to express stopping an effort, surrendering, or showing appreciation.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)To stop making an effort or trying to do something.

Example

After hours of trying to solve the puzzle, she decided to give it up.

B1Entertainment

(informal)To applaud or cheer for someone, often used to introduce a performer.

Example

Let's give it up for our next performer!

B2General

(informal)To surrender or relinquish something.

Example

He had to give it up when he moved to a new city.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "give it up":

give up give up the ghost give over give in call it quits yield up give out give away let go throw up one's hands cough up give ground ease up put one's hands up give it to someone lose it wave the white flag forget it give about come off it knock it off gimme a break have it away hand over give way let someone have it