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Meaning of give over

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

give over

verb

Definitions

  1. To give up, hand over, surrender (something).

  2. To entrust (something) to another.

    Example: She gave the deeds over to the solicitor.

  3. To devote or resign to a particular purpose or activity; to yield completely.

    Example: He gave himself over to a monastic life.

  4. To quit, to abandon.