gave over; given over; giving over; gives over
Definition of give over
1
: cease
2
: entrust
3a
: 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— Brendan Behan
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The first known use of give over was in the 14th century
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