Jack in

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Quitting Connotation

Often suggests frustration or dissatisfaction with the activity or job being given up.

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After endless overtime, she finally jacked in her stressful job.

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Sudden Decision

Implies a quick, possibly spontaneous decision to quit something.

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He just jacked in his studies one day and started a band.

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Colloquial Speech

It's conversational, fitting for informal chat rather than formal writing or speeches.

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I'm thinking of jacking in my gym membership – I never go.

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