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leave off

1 of 1verb
/li:v ɔf/
Forms:leaves off,leaving off,left off,left off
1

to conclude or cease, often in an abrupt or incomplete manner

  • The story leaves off with the protagonist facing an uncertain future, leaving readers eager for the sequel.
  • The meeting left off with a sense of urgency, as the team was tasked with completing a critical project by the end of the week.
  • The scientist's groundbreaking research left off with a promising discovery, paving the way for future advancements.
  • The game left off in a tense moment, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next match.
2

to exclude someone or something from a list, consideration, or selection

transitive
  • The organizers left my name off from the invitation list, causing me to miss the event.
  • The teacher left off my essay from the grading stack, resulting in a delay in receiving my feedback.
  • The company left off several qualified candidates from the interview process due to biases and prejudices.
  • The author left a key character off from the sequel, leaving readers confused and disappointed.
  • The recipe calls for two cups of flour, but you've left off a cup.
Synonyms:
exceptleave outtake outomitexclude
Antonyms:
include
3

to discontinue the use or consumption of something

transitive
  • The doctor advised me to leave off smoking, as it was detrimental to my health.
  • The fashion industry is constantly leaving off outdated trends and embracing new styles.
  • The carpenter left off using the power tools and switched to hand tools for more intricate detailing.
  • I've decided to leave off sugary drinks for the sake of my health.
4

to discontinue an activity, either temporarily or permanently

  • Please leave off your incessant chatter and focus on the task at hand.
  • The musician left off playing the piano, lost in deep contemplation.
  • The exhausted hiker left off their ascent of the mountain, deciding to return to the base camp for the night.
  • I'm eager to start reading from where I left off last time.I've been captivated by the story so far.
  • I'm glad I have a streaming service that saves my viewing progress.I can always start watching from where I left off last time.