This is the 4157th most frequent German word.
aufzugeben
"Aufzugeben" means "to give up" or "to surrender."
In this case, 'aufzugeben' refers to voluntarily resigning from employment.
Er plante, wegen der Schwierigkeiten seinen Job aufzugeben.
He planned to give up his job due to the difficulties.
The verb 'aufzugeben' in this context means ceasing to stand by an opinion.
Ich habe beschlossen, meine Meinung nicht aufzugeben.
I have decided not to give up my opinion.
Here, 'aufzugeben' is used to express relinquishing hope.