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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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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This dimension of the work was heightened by its site, a former helicopter landing field on an old NATO base, given over to the Autostrada Biennale in 2014 as part of a process of demilitarization in the aftermath of the Yugoslav Wars of the 1990s and Kosovo’s declaration of independence in 2008.
—Joanna Warsza, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Israel’s sudden decision to indefinitely close the sole land crossing giving over 3 million Palestinians in the occupied West Bank access to international travel, has intensified fears of more restrictions amid Israel’s threats of retaliation against Western recognition of a Palestinian state.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
She’s given over $52 million to Howard University alone, in addition to $30 million to Hampton University marking the largest donations in both school’s history.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 23 Sep. 2025
Upstairs, the entire fourth floor is given over to a primary suite, complete with its own terrace, cedar closet, and lounge with a fireplace and wet bar.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
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Joanna Warsza, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Israel’s sudden decision to indefinitely close the sole land crossing giving over 3 million Palestinians in the occupied West Bank access to international travel, has intensified fears of more restrictions amid Israel’s threats of retaliation against Western recognition of a Palestinian state.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
She’s given over $52 million to Howard University alone, in addition to $30 million to Hampton University marking the largest donations in both school’s history.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 23 Sep. 2025
Upstairs, the entire fourth floor is given over to a primary suite, complete with its own terrace, cedar closet, and lounge with a fireplace and wet bar.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for give over
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“Give over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20over. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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