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View definitions for give over

give over

verb as in forfeit

verb as in knock off

verb as in leave

verb as in leave off

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Example Sentences

I cannot bear any season give over to organized official good cheer, and too many people, plans, parties.

First, campaigns should be required to disclose identifying information on all their donors, not just those who give over $200.

Your brain is going on hold at a certain point; you have to just give over that.

He does not well always; and, when he does, he is a true Englishman,—he knows not when to give over.

At length I saw a gig coming fast after us, and begged them to give over till it got past.

The latter were disheartened for a few days, but not in the least disposed to give over the struggle.

However I hoped that Paddy would now give over his ideas about catching little black men.

The crushed chest sank horribly under his hands, and he was obliged to give over.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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