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Definition of leaving - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
departureact of departing from a place
- His leaving was sudden and unexpected..
2.
farewellfarewell or act of saying goodbye
- We had a small party for his leaving.
Adjective
1.
departurein the process of departing or going away
- The leaving train was visible from the platform.
2.
remnantremaining after someone or something has left
- The leaving guests left a mess behind.
Expressions with leaving
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party for someone leaving a job
We organized a leaving do for Sarah.
in a way that leaves no evidence behind
The thief vanished without leaving a trace.
stopping formal education before completing expected final level or qualification
Policies were introduced to reduce early school leaving among teenagers.
stop someone from being able to leave
The rules preclude Sarah's leaving early.
official document stating a student has completed a level of schooling
She used her school leaving certificate when applying for her first job.
Origin of leaving
Old English, læfan (to leave)
Terms with leaving included in their meaning
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spoken farewell
utterance of farewell when leaving someone
location
remain in a place without leaving
temporary farewell
used to say goodbye when leaving for a short time
movement
return to a place after leaving
leave-taking
the act of leaving or parting
surface
covering every part of a surface, leaving little empty space
movement
leaving a place or going away
leaving
express need to leave a place or end a talk
prepare to leave
put personal belongings into bags or boxes for leaving
exit
means of leaving a place
travel
act of leaving a place or situation
safety
act of leaving a dangerous situation
completeness
in a complete or total way, leaving nothing out
transportation
relating to vehicle stopping and leaving
life period
period after leaving employment
employment
advance warning given one week before leaving a job
travel
process of leaving a hotel and paying
leaving
leave a place quickly
escape route
route for leaving a building during a fire
prison object
metal rods in a jail cell stopping people from leaving
farewell
kiss someone before leaving them
result action
cause something to remain after leaving or finishing
leaving
need to leave a place or event
leaving forever
in a way that means not coming back again
Examples of leaving in a sentence
The leaving of the train was delayed. Her leaving was marked by tears and hugs. The leaving ceremony was quite emotional. The leaving bus was full of passengers. I waved at the leaving ship from the dock. The leaving passengers crowded the platform.
The leaving employees took their personal items.
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- French:départ, en partance, ...
- German:Abreise, weggehend, ...
- Italian:uscita, in partenza, ...
- Spanish:partida, de salida, ...
- Portuguese:partida, de partida, ...
- Chinese:离开, 即将离开的, ...
- Japanese:出発, 出発する, ...
- Arabic:مُغَادَرَة, مُغادِر, ...
- Hebrew:עֲזִיבָה, יוֹצֵא, ...
- Russian:уход, отъезжающий, ...
- Ukrainian:від'їзд, від'їжджаючий, ...
- Hindi:प्रस्थान, जाने वाला, ...
Definition of leave - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
departintr. go away from a place or personintr.
- She decided to leave the party early.
2.
placetr. cause something to remain in a placetr.
- He left his keys on the table.
3.
permittr. allow someone to do something alonetr.
- I will leave you to finish your work.
4.
resignintr. stop being a member of a groupintr.
- He left the company after five years.
5.
effecttr. result in a particular statetr.
- The storm left the town in ruins.
6.
entrusttr. make someone responsible for somethingtr.
- He left the decision to his manager.
7.
bequeathtr. Rare transfer possession after deathtr. Rare
- She left her estate to her children.
Noun
1.
farewellthe act of departing politely
- He took his leave after the meeting.
2.
work absenceofficial permission to be away from work or duty
- She took leave to recover from her illness.
3.
sportsTECH. UK the arrangement of balls after a shot in billiardsTECH. UK
- The leave left him with no good shots.
Images of leave
the arrangement of balls after a shot in billiards
Expressions with leave
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to go away from a place without taking someone or something
He rushed out and left his phone behind..
cause to remain outside or in the open
Don't leave out the tools overnight.
stop bothering a person or animal
Please leave the dog alone.
make marks on a surface by walking
The hikers leave footprints on the muddy trail.
not turn off a light
Please leave a light on when you go to bed.
to create a visible mark or stain
The coffee spill left a mark on the table.
cause someone to remember something important
Her speech left an impression on the audience.
allow someone to handle a situation or problem
Leave it to her to organize the event.
allow something to remain in the on position
Please leave the lights on when you go.
stop helping and let someone continue alone
I'll leave you to it and come back later.
stop focusing on past events or experiences
She decided to leave the past behind and start fresh.
not working because of an official break
She is on leave for two weeks.
cause a mark that is hard to remove
The spilled wine will leave a stain on the carpet.
let something stay as it is without interference
Just leave be and don't touch anything.
depart without obtaining what was desired or expected
After hours of negotiation, they left empty-handed.
leave someone without an answer or decision
She left me hanging after the interview.
give maximum effort without holding back energy or strength
The team decided to leave it all on the field during the final match!
stop trying to change or discuss something any further
Let's leave it at that and move on.
not change or interfere with something
Just leave it be and don't touch it.
stop doing something immediately
Leave it out before someone gets hurt.
show or describe something very clearly and explicitly
The movie leaves little to the imagination in its graphic scenes.
cause someone to feel amazed or impressed to the point of silence
Her beautiful singing left me breathless with admiration..
use all energy or resources without holding anything back
He left nothing in the tank during the final race.
stop doing something
She decided to leave off smoking last year..
Origin of leave
Old English, læfan (to allow to remain)
Examples of leave in a sentence
They decided to leave the city for a quieter life. Please leave the package by the front door. She left her coat at the office overnight. Please leave her to make the decision. The nurse left him to rest quietly. She decided to leave the committee due to personal reasons.
Many employees plan to leave the organization this year. The announcement left everyone anxious. Years of neglect left the garden overgrown. She left the kids with her sister for the weekend. They left the project in capable hands. He decided to leave his collection to the museum. The will stated she would leave her jewelry to her niece. She bid her leave with a warm smile. The ambassador's leave was marked by a formal ceremony. He requested leave to attend his father’s funeral. The committee granted her leave for six months. His leave after the break was perfect for a win. She studied the leave carefully before her next move.
View all translations of leave
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- French:quitter, congé, ...
- German:verlassen, Abschied, ...
- Italian:lasciare, congedo, ...
- Spanish:irse, despedida, ...
- Portuguese:sair, despedida, ...
- Chinese:离开, 告别, ...
- Japanese:去る, 別れ, ...
- Arabic:غَادَرَ, رَحِيل, ...
- Hebrew:לַעֲזֹב, פְּרִידָה, ...
- Russian:уходить, уход, ...
- Ukrainian:залишати, прощання, ...
- Hindi:जाना, विदा, ...
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