Jack in

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verb

To stop doing something, especially a job or activity.

After five years in the company, he decided to jack in his job and travel the world.
Visual representation of "jack in" - To stop doing something, especially a job or activity

Often appears as...

  • jack in a job
  • jack in an activity

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Quitting Connotation

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

Illustration for Quitting Connotation
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.

Illustration for Colloquial Speech
I'm thinking of jacking in my gym membership – I never go.
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