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to leave to
[phrase form: leave]
01
to allow someone to be alone or continue their work without being interrupted
Ditransitive: to leave to sb a task
Examples
The teacher left the students to their studies, providing them with ample time to complete their assignments.
02
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
Examples
The teacher left the choice of the book to be read to the students.
