Read the last part of this: http://www.dictionary.com/browse/quitting verb (used with object), quit or quitted, quitting. 1. to stop, cease, or discontinue: She quit what she was doing to help me paint the house. 2. to depart from; leave (a place or person): They quit the city for the seashore every summer. 3. to give up or resign; let go; relinquish: He quit his claim to the throne. She quit her job. 4. to release one's hold of (something grasped). 5. to acquit or conduct (oneself). 6. to free or rid (oneself): to quit oneself of doubts. 7. to clear (a debt); repay. verb (used without object), quit or quitted, quitting. 8. to cease from doing something; stop. 9. to give up or resign one's job or position: He keeps threatening to quit. 10. to depart or leave. 11. to stop trying, struggling, or the like; accept or acknowledge defeat. adjective 12. released from obligation, penalty, etc.; free, clear, or rid (usually followed by of): quit of all further responsibilities. (Now stop arguing) Your arguing with the dictionary now. ( quit of all further responsibilities.)