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(tr, adverb) slang to abandon or leave (an attempt or enterprise)

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Words nearby jack in

jackfruit, Jack-go-to-bed-at-noon, jackhammer, Jackie, jackie tar, jack in, jacking engine, jack-in-office, jack-in-the-box, jack-in-the-green, jack-in-the-pulpit

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How to use jack in in a sentence

The jack-in-the-box has popped, just as we expected it to, but it still made us gasp.
Amanda Bynes Wigs Out|Kevin Fallon|May 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But he couldn't see Uncle Wiggily because he was safely hidden in the Jack-in-the-pulpit.
Uncle Wiggily's Travels|Howard R. Garis
So that's how the Jack-in-the-pulpit saved the rabbit and very thankful Uncle Wiggily was.
Uncle Wiggily's Travels|Howard R. Garis
So the rabbit traveler looked up, and there he saw a flower called Jack-in-the-pulpit looking down on him.
Uncle Wiggily's Travels|Howard R. Garis

Twant Absurdam, I'm moest sho, und hit twant Jack-in-de-bed, nudder.
The Broken Sword|Dennison Worthington
A little drawer shoots out almost in my face, startling me like a jack-in-the-box.
Belford's Magazine, Vol. II, No. 3, February 1889|Various