give over
verb
gave over; given over; giving over; gives over
1
: cease
2
: entrust
3
a
: to yield without restraint or control : abandon
gave themselves over to laughter
b
: to set apart for a particular purpose or use
4
archaic
: to pronounce incurable
British
: to cease an activity : stop
told him to give over and let me alone—
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Examples of give over in a Sentence
his wife suggested that he give over working such long hours if it was making him so unhappy
gave over his entire savings to an investor
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McConnell’s wife is also a major donor, giving over a quarter million dollars to Democratic candidates and PACs in the years leading up to her husband becoming a federal judge.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Feb. 2025
Should transit planning and operations be given over to the Minnesota Department of Transportation?
—John Diers, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
The career advice you were given over the years by your colleagues, bosses and/or mentors didn’t align with your beliefs and values.
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—Alissa Simon, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025
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Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Feb. 2025
Should transit planning and operations be given over to the Minnesota Department of Transportation?
—John Diers, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
The career advice you were given over the years by your colleagues, bosses and/or mentors didn’t align with your beliefs and values.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Instead, several scenes are given over to her wacky habit of posting too much info on Facebook.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025
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“Give over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20over. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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