quitting early
phraseUK /ˈkwɪtɪŋ ˈɜːli/
US /ˈkwɪtɪŋ ˈɜːrli/
Stopping something before it is finished.
He was quitting early because he felt too tired to keep playing.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Leaving a place before the usual time.
She was quitting early from work to catch the bus.
3. Ending a game or activity before it is over.
The team was quitting early after the rain started.
4. Giving up on a goal before reaching it.
Quitting early on his homework meant he had to finish it later.