give up work

Kitty respectfully resisted the demand; it was contrary to her principles to give up work half finished.

She was compelled to give up work and seek seclusion for a season.

So, thinking I should be able to leave service, and give up work, I spent all the money I had left.

It is very much like asking a man to give up work and go abroad for the benefit of his health.

In former times Shropshire labourers used to give up work for the rest of the day when they heard the first note of the cuckoo.