phrasal verb · neutral
give notice
UK/ɡɪv ˈnəʊtɪs/US/ɡɪv ˈnoʊtɪs/give·NO·tice
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to formally inform somebody that you are leaving a job or that you intend to leave a rented property
Examples
“She gave her employer one month's notice before quitting.”
“The landlord has given us notice to vacate the flat by next month.”
“In many countries you must give notice in writing when you resign.”
Band 8 sentence
“Employees are usually expected to give notice in writing at least one month before leaving to ensure a smooth handover.”
Collocations
- give (someone) notice / give notice to vacate / give notice of resignation
Word family
give notice base phrasegave notice pastgiving notice gerund
Common mistakes
give a notice→give notice
announce quit→give notice / resign
Say it for a higher band
5tell the boss→6resign→7+give notice
Synonyms
notify
resign (give notice of resignation)
Easily confused
resign
“He decided to resign from his position.”
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