The present participle of quit; the act of stopping, leaving, or abandoning an activity or position.
Middle English 'quiten' from Old French 'quiter' meaning to release or set free, ultimately from Latin 'quietus' meaning at rest or free. The modern sense of abandoning something developed in the 14th century.
Psychologically, 'quitting' battles against the cultural narrative of persistence, yet research shows that strategic quitting - knowing when to abandon unproductive pursuits - is actually a crucial life skill. The stigma around quitting may prevent people from making optimal decisions about their time and energy.
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