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leave

/liːv/

leave around

Translations

leaveverb

left

Past Simple

left

Past Participle

leaving

Gerund

/liːv/

Synonyms

let go

give up

go away

Antonyms

leavenoun

/liːv/

Synonyms

Definitions

leaveverb

To go away from a place or a situation, either permanently or for a temporary period.

She decided to leave the party early.

To allow something to remain in a particular state or condition.

Please leave the door open when you go out.

To abandon or forsake someone or something.

He left his old habits behind when he moved to a new city.

To cause to remain as a result or consequence.

The storm left the town in ruins.

To entrust someone with a responsibility or task.

I will leave the decision to you.

To do something later that you could do immediately.

Don't leave your packing till the night before you go.

To arrange for someone to receive something after you die.

He left the house to Julia.

To leave your wife, husband or partner permanently.

I was afraid you'd leave if you knew the truth.

leavenoun

A period of time when someone has permission to be absent from work or duty.

He was granted a two-week leave to attend his brother's wedding.

Permission or authorization to do something.

The soldiers were given leave to enter the restricted area.