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Give up the ghost

To cease clinging to life; to die.

📖 Definitions of "Give up the ghost"

verb
  1. 1

    To cease clinging to life; to die.

  2. 2

    To quit; to cease functioning.

    "My old computer finally gave up the ghost the other day."

  3. 3

    (with of) To cede a commitment to or identification with.

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