Pronunciation: /liːv/
noun the act of departing from a place or person
A1 I forgot my umbrella at home. It's a big leave for me.
A2 The leave of absence was granted by the school for the student's family emergency.
B1 The company policy allows employees to take up to 10 days of paid leave per year.
B2 After the long journey, the travelers decided to take a brief leave before continuing their adventure.
C1 The CEO's sudden leave from the company raised questions about the future direction of the business.
C2 The actor's decision to leave the blockbuster franchise shocked fans around the world.
verb to go away from a place or person
A1 I leave work at 5 o'clock every day.
A2 Don't leave your keys on the table.
B1 She decided to leave her job and travel the world.
B2 The teacher asked us to leave our phones in our lockers during the exam.
C1 After much consideration, he made the difficult decision to leave his hometown and start fresh in a new city.
C2 The CEO announced his intention to leave the company at the end of the fiscal year.
adjective not present or available
A1 I have a leave pass to go home early today.
A2 She left her bag on the bus and now she can't find it.
B1 The hotel offers a leave package for guests who want to explore the city.
B2 The company has a strict leave policy for all employees.
C1 The artist's work has a lasting impact that will never leave the minds of those who see it.
C2 His legacy will leave a lasting impression on the world for generations to come.
formal Please inform your supervisor before you leave the office.
informal Hey, don't forget to tell your boss before you leave.
slang Make sure to give your boss a heads up before you bounce.
figurative Sometimes you have to leave the past behind in order to move forward.
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