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 noticegive notice

announce quitgive notice / resign

Say it for a higher band

5tell the boss6resign7+give notice

Synonyms

notify

resign (give notice of resignation)

Easily confused

resign

He decided to resign from his position.

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