leave to
Third Person
leaves to
Present Participle
leaving to
Past Tense
left to
Past Participle
left to
1
to allow someone to be alone or continue their work without being interrupted
- The teacher left the students to their studies, providing them with ample time to complete their assignments.
- I'm going to leave you to your painting while I go make some lunch.
- The babysitter left the children to their games in the backyard, keeping a watchful eye from a distance.
- I'll leave you to your studies.Don't hesitate to call if you need anything.
2
to let someone else decide, choose, or do something because one trusts their judgment or ability
- The teacher left the choice of the book to be read to the students.
- I'm leaving the final decision on the matter to the experts.
- The company left the task of developing the new marketing strategy to the advertising agency.
- The government left the negotiation of the peace treaty to the diplomats.
- he doctor left the decision of whether or not to proceed with surgery to the patient and their family.