0 If you give up a habit, such as smoking, or something such as alcohol, you stop doing it or using it: --
[ + -ing verb ] I gave up smoking two years ago.
1 to stop doing a regular activity or job: --
We're going to give up our sports club membership after this year.
[ + -ing verb ] He's given up driving since his illness.
They both gave up their jobs to go travelling.
I've promised her a holiday if she gives up smoking by next year.