The sign for "quit" is based on the idea of "getting out" of something. The sign starts with the dominant "H" hand (think of legs) inside the non-dominant "C"-hand. Then you pull the "H"-hand out of the "C"-hand.
QUIT:
QUIT: (version 2) "get out of"
Can be used for "get out of the car" or "get off of the ride" (at an amusement park) or "Count me OUT!"
PARTICIPATE:
You can use the sign JOIN to mean participate.
Here is an initialized version of the sign PARTICIPATE. (Not recommended).
Warning: This sign is considered "Signed English" and should not be used by ASL students.
