<p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>to stop, cease, or discontinue</li><li>to give up or resign; let go; relinquish</li><li>to release one's hold of (something grasped)</li><li>to acquit or conduct (oneself)</li><li>to free or rid (oneself)</li><li>to clear (a debt); repay</li></ul><p><strong>Antonyms:</strong></p><ul><li>start</li><li>to depart from; leave (a place or person)</li><li>to enter</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms:</strong></p><ul><li>release</li><li>vacate</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object):</strong></p><ul><li>to cease from doing something; stop</li><li>to give up or resign one's job or position</li><li>to depart or leave</li><li>to stop trying, struggling, or the like; accept or acknowledge defeat</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective:</strong></p><ul><li>released from obligation, penalty, etc.; free, clear, or rid (usually followed by of): quit of all further responsibilities</li></ul>