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
Roxanarahk-SAN-ə (English), rok-SAHN-ah (Spanish)English, Spanish, Romanian, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Alvina[æl'vainə]
Djehutimose-Ancient Egyptian
Amalieah-MAH-lee-əGerman
EdieEE-deeEnglish
Audamar-Ancient Germanic