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LEAVE definition: 1. to go away from someone or something, for a short time or permanently: 2. to not take something…. Learn more.
1. a (1) : bequeath, devise. left a fortune to his son. (2) : to have remaining after one's death. leaves a widow and two children. b. : to cause to remain as a trace or aftereffect. oil leaves a stain. the wound left an ugly scar. 2. a. : to cause or allow to be or remain in a specified condition. leave the door open. his manner left me cold. b.
to let (a thing) remain for action or decision: We left the details to the lawyer. to give in charge; deposit; entrust: Leave the package with the receptionist. I left my name and phone number. to stop; cease; give up: He left music to study law. Synonyms: renounce, forbear. to disregard; neglect:
Definition of leave verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Giving someone leave to do something is giving them permission. Leaving can mean transmitting or passing on skills. Also, you can leave things to people in a will: you grandfather might leave you his favorite cufflinks.
If you leave something or someone in a particular place, you let them remain there when you go away. If you leave something or someone with a person, you let them remain with that person so they are safe while you are away.
a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work for a holiday or for a special reason. to take a month’s paid/unpaid leave. How much annual leave do you get? on leave soldiers home on leave. She's on maternity leave. see also compassionate leave, family leave, maternity leave, parental leave, paternity leave, sick leave. Extra Examples.
leave. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English leave1 /liːv/ S1 W1 verb (past tense and past participle left /left/) 1 go away [ intransitive, transitive] to go away from a place or a person My baby gets upset when I leave the room.
LEAVE meaning: 1. to go away from a place or a situation, either permanently or for a temporary period: 2. to end…. Learn more.
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