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to leave out
01
to intentionally exclude someone or something
Transitive: to leave out sb/sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
out
Base verb
leave
Present tense
leave out
3rd person singular
leaves out
Present participle
leaving out
Past simple
left out
Past participle
left out
Examples
The author left out a crucial plot point, leaving readers confused and unsatisfied.
02
to cause something to remain outdoors or in an exposed environment
Transitive: to leave out sth
Examples
Despite the forecast predicting clear skies, it's advisable not to leave sensitive electronic equipment out in case of unexpected rain.
