to leave to
[phrase form: leave]
01
lämna, tillåta
to allow someone to be alone or continue their work without being interrupted
Ditransitive: to leave to sb a task
Exempel
The teacher left the students to their studies, providing them with ample time to complete their assignments.
Läraren lämnade eleverna till sina studier och gav dem gott om tid att slutföra sina uppgifter.
I'm going to leave you to your painting while I go make some lunch.
Jag ska lämna dig med din målning medan jag går och lagar lunch.
02
lämna till, anförtro
to let someone else decide, choose, or do something because one trusts their judgment or ability
Ditransitive: to leave to a task or decision sb
Exempel
The teacher left the choice of the book to be read to the students.
Läraren lämnade valet av bok som skulle läsas till eleverna.
I'm leaving the final decision on the matter to the experts.
Jag lämnar det slutgiltiga beslutet i frågan till experterna.
