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British pronunciation
/liːv/

Definition & Meaning of "leave"

to leave
01

to go away from somewhere

Intransitive: to leave | to leave for a destination
Transitive: to leave sb/sth
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She left her friends at the party without any goodbye.
She decided to leave the party because it was too crowded.
1.1

to go away from a place without taking someone or something with one either intentionally or unintentionally

Transitive: to leave sth somewhere
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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.
1.2

to stop living, working, or being a part of a particular place or group

Transitive: to leave a place or position
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After graduating high school, she left home to attend college.
He decided to leave his job and pursue a new career.
1.3

to abandon one's wife, husband, or partner with no plan of returning

Transitive: to leave one's partner
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After years of unhappiness, she decided to leave her husband.
He left his wife and children without warning.
02

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]
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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.
2.1

to have a surviving family member who continue to live after one's death

Transitive: to leave a surviving family member
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Sarah left a loving family who will cherish her memory.
The deceased leaves a devoted partner and a newborn baby.
2.2

to give someone something, particularly money and wealth, after one's death

Ditransitive: to leave sb an inheritance | to leave an inheritance to sb
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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.
2.3

to make something be seen, heard, or noticed by delivering, writing or recording something

Transitive: to leave a message on sth
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A multitude of fans left comments on the artist's social media post.
I left a voicemail for you on your phone.
2.4

to let someone deal with something in one's place

Ditransitive: to leave a task to sb
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Can I leave it to you to handle the customer complaint?
I 'll leave the task to you while I attend the meeting.
2.5

to cause something to remain as a result

Transitive: to leave sth on sb/sth
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His words left a lasting impact on me.
She left a lipstick stain on the coffee mug.
2.6

(in mathematics) to have a certain amount remaining

Transitive: to leave a number
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Eight minus three leaves five.
Four from eight leaves four.
2.7

to refrain from doing or dealing with something

Transitive: to leave a task or issue
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Leave the laundry, I'll take care of it tomorrow.
Let 's leave the issue for now and discuss it later.
Leave
01

a formal permission to do something

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He requested leave from work to attend his sister's wedding.
She was granted medical leave to recover from surgery.
02

a timespan during which one is allowed to be absent from their duty or job

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