transitive verb quit, quitted quit′·ted, quitting quit′·ting

1. to free (oneself) of
2. to discharge (a debt or obligation); repay
3. to stop having, using, or doing (something); give up
4. to leave; depart from
5. to stop, discontinue, or resign from
6. Archaic to conduct (oneself)

Etymology: ME quiten < OFr quiter < ML quittus, quietus, free: see quiet

intransitive verb

1. 1. to stop or discontinue doing something
   2. to give up or stop trying, as in discouragement
2. to give up one's position of employment; resign

adjective

Etymology: ME quite < OFr < ML quietus