gives, gave, given, giving
to give up
phrasal verbC
Allow someone else to have something you own
- 1She had to give up her seat to the elderly man.
- 2He didn't want to give up his position at the company.
When you let another person take something that belongs to you, you stop keeping it for yourself. You decide that the other person can have it instead of you. For example, if you have a toy and let your friend keep it, you are doing this action.
People often use "give up" when talking about offering their seat to someone else on a bus or train, especially to someone who needs it more, like an elderly person or a pregnant woman.
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in a shared office environment
Sharing the Desk
Linda
Hey Donald, I noticed you have a window seat.
Donald
Yeah, it's nice, but I'm thinking to give up my spot to someone who needs it more.
Linda
Really? That's generous of you.
Donald
I figured someone else might appreciate the view.
at a store
Sharing the Last Bottle
Christopher
Hey Thomas, I see you're looking for the same cold medicine.
Thomas
Yeah, it's the last one on the shelf.
Christopher
I really need it, but I can give up my bottle if you need it more.
Thomas
Thanks, Christopher. I appreciate it.
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Similar to "to give up":
- 1relinquish
- 2cede
