Pesquisar
to leave
01
deixar, sair
to go away from somewhere
Intransitive: to leave | to leave for a destination
Transitive: to leave sb/sth
Example
She left her friends at the party without any goodbye.
She decided to leave the party because it was too crowded.
The bus will leave in five minutes, so be quick!
1.1
deixar, abandonar
to go away from a place without taking someone or something with one either intentionally or unintentionally
Transitive: to leave sth somewhere
Example
Be careful not to leave your umbrella behind when you get off the bus.
I accidentally left my keys at home when I rushed out this morning.
Is it okay if I leave my backpack at the front desk?
1.2
deixar, sair
to stop living, working, or being a part of a particular place or group
Transitive: to leave a place or position
Example
After graduating high school, she left home to attend college.
He decided to leave his job and pursue a new career.
He left the band to focus on his solo career.
1.3
deixar, abandonar
to abandon one's wife, husband, or partner with no plan of returning
Transitive: to leave one's partner
Example
After years of unhappiness, she decided to leave her husband.
He left his wife and children without warning.
He left his wife for another woman.
02
deixar, permanecer
to allow someone or something to remain in a particular place, state, or condition without changing or disturbing it
Complex Transitive: to leave sb/sth [adj]
Example
Do n't leave your dog alone in the car on a hot day.
Leave the dough to rise for an hour before baking it.
You left your partner waiting at the restaurant.
2.1
deixar, deixar para trás
to have a surviving family member who continue to live after one's death
Transitive: to leave a surviving family member
Example
Sarah left a loving family who will cherish her memory.
The deceased leaves a devoted partner and a newborn baby.
When John passed away, he left two adult sons and a daughter-in-law.
2.2
deixar, legar
to give someone something, particularly money and wealth, after one's death
Ditransitive: to leave sb an inheritance | to leave an inheritance to sb
Example
In his will, he left a substantial amount of money to his favorite charity.
Jane 's will ensured that she left her estate to her surviving relatives.
John 's uncle left him a valuable collection of rare coins.
2.3
deixar, enviar
to make something be seen, heard, or noticed by delivering, writing or recording something
Transitive: to leave a message on sth
Example
A multitude of fans left comments on the artist's social media post.
I left a voicemail for you on your phone.
Leave a message on his voicemail explaining the situation.
2.4
deixar, confiar
to let someone deal with something in one's place
Ditransitive: to leave a task to sb
Example
Can I leave it to you to handle the customer complaint?
I 'll leave the task to you while I attend the meeting.
Please leave the decision-making to the experts in this matter.
2.5
deixar, permanecer
to cause something to remain as a result
Transitive: to leave sth on sb/sth
Example
His words left a lasting impact on me.
She left a lipstick stain on the coffee mug.
The muddy shoes left tracks on the freshly cleaned carpet.
2.6
deixar, permanecer
(in mathematics) to have a certain amount remaining
Transitive: to leave a number
Example
If you remove six from fifteen, you have nine left.
Subtracting 9 from 20 leaves 11.
Taking away 4 from 9 leaves a remainder of 5.
2.7
deixar, abandonar
to refrain from doing or dealing with something
Transitive: to leave a task or issue
Example
Leave the laundry, I'll take care of it tomorrow.
Let 's leave the issue for now and discuss it later.
My son leaves studying for tests until the night before.
Leave
01
licença, permissão
a formal permission to do something
Example
He requested leave from work to attend his sister's wedding.
She was granted medical leave to recover from surgery.
Employees are entitled to annual leave for vacation purposes.
02
licença, permissão
a timespan during which one is allowed to be absent from their duty or job
