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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:
LEAVE definition: 1. to go away from someone or something, for a short time or permanently: 2. to not take something…. Learn more.
To leave is to go away or exit. You can leave the country, the house, or a job. This has many meanings, most having to do with departing. Getting permission to take time off from work is taking a leave of absence. To not disturb something is to leave it alone. To abandon or forget something is to leave it behind.
Definition of leave verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
leave. (liːv) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense leaves, present participle leaving, past tense, past participle left. 1.verb A1. If you leave a place or person, you go away from that place or person. He would not be allowed to leave the country. [VERB noun] I simply couldn't bear to leave my little girl. [VERB noun]
leave. noun. /liːv/ [uncountable] Idioms. 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.
Verb. LEAVE definition: 1. to go away from a place or a situation, either permanently or for a temporary period: 2. to end…. Learn more.
1. ( also intr) to go or depart (from a person or place) 2. to cause to remain behind, often by mistake, in a place: he often leaves his keys in his coat. 3. to cause to be or remain in a specified state: paying the bill left him penniless. 4. to renounce or abandon: to leave a political movement.
LEAVE meaning: 1. to go away from someone or something, for a short time or permanently: 2. to not take something…. Learn more.
