Fall to and Quit

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Fall to verb - To take the first step in (a process or course of action).

Usage example: after some refreshments, she fell to working with renewed vigor

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Quit is an antonym for fall to.

Quit verb - To give up (a job or office).

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Fall to is an antonym for quit.

Nearby Words: quitting, quitter, quits, quitted

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