leave
/liv/
verb
- To go away from a person, place, or situation.
- The train leaves the station in ten minutes.
- I will leave the office at five o'clock.
- She decided to leave the party early because she was tired.
- To let something stay in a particular place or condition without moving or changing it.
- Please leave your shoes at the door.
- He left the book on the kitchen table.
- Don't leave the milk out of the refrigerator too long.
- To stop doing an activity or job, or to end a relationship with someone.
- Many employees leave the company because of low pay.
- After ten years, she decided to leave her job and travel.
- He left the band to start his own music project.
- To give something to someone after you die, usually in a will.
- The old house was left to his youngest son.
- He left all his money to a children's charity.
- My grandmother left me her antique jewelry.
- To cause something to remain as a result or effect.
- Eating too much sugar can leave you feeling tired.
- His words left a deep impression on me.
- The storm left a lot of damage in the town.
noun
- Time off from work or duty that is officially allowed.
- The company offers two weeks of paid leave each year.
- He asked his boss for a day of leave to attend a wedding.
- She is on maternity leave for six months.
- Permission to do something.
- The soldier was given leave to visit his family.
- You have my leave to use the car tonight.
- Without leave from the teacher, you cannot leave the classroom.