Definition of Give up the ghost

1. Verb. (intransitive idiomatic) To cease clinging to life; to die. ¹

2. Verb. (intransitive idiomatic figuratively) To quit; to cease functioning. ¹

3. Verb. (intransitive with ''of'') To cede a commitment to or identification with. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Give Up The Ghost

give the devil his due
give the elbow
give the eye
give the finger
give the gate
give the glad eye
give the lie to
give the once over
give the sack
give the store away
give the time of day
give thought
give tongue to
give two hoots
give up
give up the ghost (current term)
give vent
give voice
give way
give weight
give what for
giveable
giveaway
giveaways
giveback
givebacks
gived
given
given(a)
given(p)

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