Pronunciation: /ˈliːvɪŋ aʊt/
verb The action of departing or exiting from a place or situation.
A1 I am leaving out the milk from the recipe because I am lactose intolerant.
A2 She is leaving out important details in her report, which is causing confusion.
B1 The teacher is leaving out some key information in the lecture, making it hard for students to understand.
B2 The author is deliberately leaving out certain details in the story to create suspense.
C1 The politician is accused of leaving out crucial facts in his speech to manipulate public opinion.
C2 The artist is known for leaving out traditional elements in his paintings, creating a unique style.
adjective Describing someone or something that has been excluded or omitted.
A1 I was disappointed after leaving out the key ingredient in my recipe.
A2 She felt guilty for leaving out important details in her report.
B1 The teacher reminded the students about the consequences of leaving out crucial information in their essays.
B2 The team lost the game due to leaving out a key player from the lineup.
C1 The author faced criticism for leaving out significant historical events in the book.
C2 The director decided to reshoot a scene after realizing they had been leaving out an important plot point.
preposition Indicating exclusion or omission of someone or something.
A1 I'm sorry for leaving out your name on the guest list.
A2 She felt guilty for leaving out important details in her report.
B1 The recipe turned out differently because I accidentally ended up leaving out a key ingredient.
B2 Leaving out crucial information can lead to misunderstandings in communication.
C1 The author intentionally left out certain details in order to create suspense in the novel.
C2 When editing the film, the director decided to leave out a few scenes to improve the pacing.
formal When writing the report, make sure to include all necessary details and information, leaving out any irrelevant data.
informal I'm going to tell you everything that happened, leaving out the boring parts.
slang I'll give you the lowdown on the party, leaving out the drama.
figurative She painted a vivid picture of the scene, leaving out the darker aspects.
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