Definition of "giving up" []

• Present participle of give up. (verb)

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• "All-Star closer Francisco Rodriguez (3-4) struck out the side in the ninth to earn the win, one day after giving up Bengie Molina's homer in the 10th inning of a 5-4 loss."
• "BP officials were not giving up hopes that a containment box-either the one brought there or another one being built-could cover the well."
• "He's thrown three innings since joining Triple-A Reno, giving up three hits, two walks and no runs."