gives notice

Signals upcoming exit

Gives notice means to formally inform someone of an impending change, especially departure from a job or residence.

An employee gives notice before quitting; a tenant gives notice before moving out.

The phrase implies advance warning within an expected timeframe: She gave two weeks' notice.

It can also mean to officially warn or notify: The landlord gave notice of the rent increase.

Opposites

employment departure communication

gives noticeghosts

Spirits of the deceased

employment action direction

gives noticestays on

Continues in place

commitment signaling

gives noticesigns on

Formally agrees to join

Family