jack (something) in



jack (something) in

To quit or abandon (something), especially an endeavor or enterprise. Can also be worded as "jack in something." Primarily heard in UK. We're going to have to jack this project in if we can't secure more funding. After two years, Janet was ready to jack in her job at the firm.
See also: jack

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
DetlevDET-lef (Low German)Low German, German
Aleshaə-LEE-shəEnglish (Modern)
Colin (2)KAHL-inEnglish
TerriTER-eeEnglish
Virgilius-Late Roman
CezÁRio-Portuguese (Brazilian)