leave
verb (1)Definition of leave
(Entry 1 of 3)
b
: to cause to remain as a trace or aftereffect
oil leaves a stain the wound left an ugly scar
2a
: to cause or allow to be or remain in a specified condition
leave the door open his manner left me cold
b
: to fail to include or take along
left the notes at home the movie leaves a lot out
c
: to have as a remainder
4 from 7 leaves 3
d
: to permit to be or remain subject to another's action or control
just leave everything to me
e
: let
f
: to cause or allow to be or remain available
leave room for expansion left myself an out
3a
: to go away from : depart
leave the room
c
: to terminate association with : withdraw from
left school before graduation
4
: to put, deposit, or deliver before or in the process of departing
I left a package for you leave a message
leave alone
: to refrain from bothering, disturbing, or using
Leave him alone while he's doing his homework.
leave
nounDefinition of leave (Entry 2 of 3)
leave
verb (2)
leaved;
leaving
Definition of leave (Entry 3 of 3)
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