To give over Meaning, Definition & Usage

Definitions
  1. . (a) To yield completely; to quit; to abandon. (b) To despair of. (c) To addict, resign, or apply (one's self).
    The Babylonians had given themselves over to all manner of vice. Grew.
  2. to cease; to discontinue; to desist.
    It would be well for all authors, if they knew when to give over, and to desist from any further pursuits after fame. Addison.
Definitions
  1. to cease; to discontinue; to desist.
    It would be well for all authors, if they knew when to give over, and to desist from any further pursuits after fame. Addison.

Webster 1913