give notice
Idioms-
Inform or warn someone of something, as in He's prompt about giving us notice of any discrepancy in the accounts . [Late 1500s]
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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
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If they fall significantly behind paying the rent - known as rent arrears - the landlord can give notice at any point.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
For challenges based on something other than residence, such as citizenship, the registrar has to hold a hearing and give notice to both the challenger and the challenged voter.
From Salon • Aug. 16, 2024
And Baker said the FAA plans to go beyond to the current regime of audits, where inspectors give notice in advance of coming to the factory and largely look at documentation of procedures.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2024
Mr. McDowell said in this case, there was a close nexus between the delinquent taxpayer and the firms as well as the spouse, so the IRS did not have to give notice.
From Washington Times • Mar. 29, 2023
"I'll send over a draught," replied the apothecary, moving toward the door; "and you won't neglect to give notice of what has happened—it must be done to-night."
From The International Monthly, Vol. II, No. I December 1, 1850 by Various
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