Give up on

phrasal verb

To stop trying to improve or change a situation, or to stop believing that someone or something can improve or succeed.

She had given up on ever finding true love.
Visual representation of "give up on" - To stop trying to improve or change a situation, or to stop believing that someone or something can improve or succeed.

Often appears as...

  • give up on someone
  • give up on something
phrasal verb

To stop trying to do something because it is too difficult or problematic.

I've given up on trying to convince him.
Visual representation of "give up on" - To stop trying to do something because it is too difficult or problematic.

Often appears as...

  • give up on a dream
  • give up on an idea
phrasal verb

To stop believing that someone will arrive because they are late.

After waiting for an hour, they gave up on her and left.
Visual representation of "give up on" - To stop believing that someone will arrive because they are late.

Often appears as...

  • give up on waiting
  • give up on expecting
phrasal verb

To stop trying to improve or change a situation, or to stop believing that someone or something can improve or succeed.

She had given up on ever finding true love.
Visual representation of "give up on" - To stop trying to improve or change a situation, or to stop believing that someone or something can improve or succeed.

Often appears as...

  • give up on someone
  • give up on something
phrasal verb

To stop trying to do something because it is too difficult or problematic.

I've given up on trying to convince him.
Visual representation of "give up on" - To stop trying to do something because it is too difficult or problematic.

Often appears as...

  • give up on a dream
  • give up on an idea
phrasal verb

To stop believing that someone will arrive because they are late.

After waiting for an hour, they gave up on her and left.
Visual representation of "give up on" - To stop believing that someone will arrive because they are late.

Often appears as...

  • give up on waiting
  • give up on expecting
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "give up on"
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Emotional Impact

Using 'give up on' can imply disappointment or loss of hope in a situation or person.

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After years of fighting, he gave up on the broken system.
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Persistence Context

'Give up on' is often used when someone has tried hard but decides to stop.

Illustration for Persistence Context
Despite her efforts, she gave up on the unresponsive company.
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Not Instant

This phrase suggests a gradual process, not an immediate one.

Illustration for Not Instant
After months of silence, I finally gave up on a response.
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Emotional Impact

Using 'give up on' can imply disappointment or loss of hope in a situation or person.

Illustration for Emotional Impact
After years of fighting, he gave up on the broken system.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Persistence Context

'Give up on' is often used when someone has tried hard but decides to stop.

Illustration for Persistence Context
Despite her efforts, she gave up on the unresponsive company.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Instant

This phrase suggests a gradual process, not an immediate one.

Illustration for Not Instant
After months of silence, I finally gave up on a response.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Impact

Using 'give up on' can imply disappointment or loss of hope in a situation or person.

Illustration for Emotional Impact
After years of fighting, he gave up on the broken system.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Persistence Context

'Give up on' is often used when someone has tried hard but decides to stop.

Illustration for Persistence Context
Despite her efforts, she gave up on the unresponsive company.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Instant

This phrase suggests a gradual process, not an immediate one.

Illustration for Not Instant
After months of silence, I finally gave up on a response.
Visual representation of the word "Give up on"

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