give%20up

verb

1. 1

   To surrender (someone or something)

   “He was surrounded, so gave himself up.”

2. 2

   To stop or quit (an activity, etc.)

   “They gave up the search when it got dark.”

3. 3

   To relinquish (something)

   “He gave up his seat to an old man.”

4. 4

   To lose hope concerning (someone or something)

   “They gave him up for dead.”

5. 5

   To abandon (someone or something)

   “I gave up my faith years ago.”

6. 6

   To admit defeat, capitulate

   “OK, I give up, you win.”

7. 7

   Become fully took over by a certain quality, activity, trait, &c.