leave

noun

  1. 1

    the act of departing politely

    he disliked long farewells

    he took his leave

  2. 2

    permission to do something

    she was granted leave to speak

  3. 3

    the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty

    a ten day's leave to visit his mother

verb

  1. 1

    leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking

    leave it as is

    leave the young fawn alone

  2. 2

    be survived by after one's death

    He left six children

    At her death, she left behind her husband and 11 cats

  3. 3

    leave behind unintentionally

    I forgot my umbrella in the restaurant

    I left my keys inside the car and locked the doors

  4. 4

    go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness

    She left a mess when she moved out

    His good luck finally left him

  5. 5

    go away from a place

    At what time does your train leave?

    She didn't leave until midnight

  6. 6

    move out of or depart from

    leave the room

    the fugitive has left the country

  7. 7

    leave or give by will after one's death

    My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry

    My grandfather left me his entire estate

  8. 8

    transmit (knowledge or skills)

    give a secret to the Russians

    leave your name and address here

  9. 9

    put into the care or protection of someone

    He left the decision to his deputy

    leave your child the nurse's care

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