Give over
phrasal verb
To stop doing something.
You should give over smoking; it's not good for your health.
Often appears as...
- give over smoking
- give over drinking
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To hand control of something to someone else.
She was forced to give over the company to her brother.
Often appears as...
- give over the company
- give over authority
phrasal verb
To dedicate or devote time or effort to something.
She gave over most of her life to taking care of others.
Often appears as...
- give over time
- give over effort
interjection
Stop it.
Give over, you're being annoying.
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To stop doing something.
You should give over smoking; it's not good for your health.
Often appears as...
- give over smoking
- give over drinking
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To hand control of something to someone else.
She was forced to give over the company to her brother.
Often appears as...
- give over the company
- give over authority
phrasal verb
To dedicate or devote time or effort to something.
She gave over most of her life to taking care of others.
Often appears as...
- give over time
- give over effort
interjection
Stop it.
Give over, you're being annoying.
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Stop Bad Habits
Used informally to advise ceasing an unhealthy or unpleasant habit.
You're always late; you should give over.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Plea
Expresses frustration or concern when asking someone to stop a behavior.
Oh, give over whining about it!
Pro Tip 1/2Stop Bad Habits
Used informally to advise ceasing an unhealthy or unpleasant habit.
You're always late; you should give over.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Plea
Expresses frustration or concern when asking someone to stop a behavior.
Oh, give over whining about it!
Pro Tip 1/2Stop Bad Habits
Used informally to advise ceasing an unhealthy or unpleasant habit.
You're always late; you should give over.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Plea
Expresses frustration or concern when asking someone to stop a behavior.
Oh, give over whining about it!
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