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leave

1 of 2verb
/liv/
Forms:leaves,leaving,left,left
1

to go away from somewhere

A2
  • She left her friends at the party without any goodbye.
  • She decided to leave the party because it was too crowded.
  • The bus will leave in five minutes, so be quick!
  • They will leave for their vacation tomorrow morning.
  • I need to leave for the airport in an hour.
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2

to allow someone or something to remain in a particular place, state, or condition without changing or disturbing it

  • Don't leave your dog alone in the car on a hot day.
  • Leave the dough to rise for an hour before baking it.
  • Please leave the computer running; I'm in the middle of an important task.
  • Please leave the lights on; I'll be home late.
  • You left your partner waiting at the restaurant.