What does “leave” mean?
- 1
verbto go away from a place or person
The train leaves at 8:15.
- 2
verbto let something stay where it is or forget to take it
I left my wallet at home.
- 3
nountime allowed away from work
She is on maternity leave until June.
Leave at a glance
- Part of speech
- verb & noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /liv/ · LEEV
- Forms
- left, leaving
How to use “leave” correctly
Say “leave Paris” (no preposition) when you go away, but “leave for Paris” when Paris is your destination.
Common phrases with “leave”
- leave home
- leave sb alone
- leave a message
- sick leave
Idioms with “leave”
- Leave no stone unturned: Try every possible way to find something or solve a problem.
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