This is the 5934th most frequent Japanese word.
やめる
To stop or quit.
In this sentence, 'やめる' signifies 'to quit' or 'to stop' associated with a formal decision about one's employment.
仕事をやめることにしました。
I decided to quit my job.
Here, 'やめる' is used to indicate stopping or ceasing a personal behavior or activity, showing an intention to improve.
悪い習慣をやめたいと思っています。
I think I want to stop my bad habits.
In this case, 'やめる' is used to express the act of ceasing an ongoing activity, often used in commands or requests.