Dictionary

verb

Definitions

1. To surrender (someone or something)

   Example: He was surrounded, so gave himself up.

   Synonyms:surrenderyield

2. To stop or quit (an activity, etc.)

   Example: They gave up the search when it got dark.

   Synonyms:blinceasediscontinue

3. To relinquish (something)

   Example: He gave up his seat to an old man.

   Synonyms:forlendsurrenderyield

4. To lose hope concerning (someone or something)

   Example: They gave him up for dead.