give notice
The phrase "give notice" is commonly used in professional settings to announce an intention to leave a job or to inform someone about an upcoming event or change.
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Definition
B2Employment
(idiomatic, formal)To inform an employer about the decision to leave a job, typically with advance notice.
Example
- She gave notice to her boss that she would be leaving in two weeks.
- After years at the company, he finally gave notice yesterday.
B2General Communication
(formal)To provide advance information or warning about an upcoming event or action.
Example
- The landlord gave notice of the rent increase.
- They gave notice of the meeting change a week in advance.
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