Dictionary definition · leave
noun
- the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty"a ten day's leave to visit his mother"
- permission to do something"she was granted leave to speak"
- the act of departing politely"he disliked long farewells"
verb
- go away from a place"At what time does your train leave?"
- go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness"She left a mess when she moved out"
- act or be so as to become in a specified state"The inflation left them penniless"
- leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking"leave it as is"
- move out of or depart from"leave the room"
- make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain"This leaves no room for improvement"
- produce as a result or residue"The water left a mark on the silk dress"
- remove oneself from an association with or participation in"She wants to leave"
- put into the care or protection of someone"He left the decision to his deputy"
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Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).