"Give up the ghost" is an idiom with several related meanings, all revolving around the idea of cessation or failure.
To die: This is the original and perhaps most well-known meaning. It refers to the moment when life expires, often implying a peaceful or spiritual passing. The "ghost" here refers to the spirit or soul leaving the body. (See: https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/To%20die)
To stop working: This meaning extends the idea of expiration to inanimate objects, typically machinery or technology. When something "gives up the ghost," it breaks down and can no longer function. (See: https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/To%20stop%20working)
To give up or quit: More broadly, it can mean to abandon an effort or enterprise due to difficulty or futility. It suggests a point where perseverance is no longer possible or worthwhile. (See: https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/To%20give%20up%20or%20quit)
The phrase has biblical origins and has been in use for centuries.
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