give notice

1. Inform or warn someone of something, as in He's prompt about giving us notice of any discrepancy in the accounts . [Late 1500s]

2. Tell one's employer one is quitting, as in Our housekeeper gave notice last week . This usage, first recorded in 1765, originally alluded to any kind of termination, such as a housing lease, but today is most often used for leaving employment.

Example Sentences

A senior UN official said last week that the RSF had given notice that they had arrested some suspects within their ranks.

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A senior UN official has said that the RSF had given notice that they had arrested some suspects.

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A day later a senior UN official said the RSF had given notice that they had arrested some suspects.

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If a tenant damages the property, commits antisocial behaviour, or falls significantly behind paying the rent - known as rent arrears - the landlord can give notice at any point.

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He had ruled that migrants being deported to third countries must be given notice and a chance to speak with an asylum officer.

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Related Words

• abandon 
• break off 
• cease 
• conclude 
• discontinue 
• drop 
• give up 
• halt 
• leave 
• retire 
• suspend 
• terminate 
• withdraw