leaving
/ˈliːvɪŋ/
verb
- Present participle of leave; going away from a place or person.
- Leaving home for college was both exciting and scary.
- She is leaving for the airport at noon.
- The train is leaving the station in five minutes.
- Present participle of leave; causing something to remain or be in a particular state.
- Leaving the door open lets the cold air in.
- He is leaving his old job for a better opportunity.
- Leaving the dishes unwashed made the kitchen smell.
noun
- The act of departing or going away.
- He wrote a note before his leaving.
- The leaving of the guests marked the end of the party.
- Her leaving was sudden and unexpected.