leave
/L IY1 V/- 1
To have a consequence or remnant.
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To depart; to separate from.
- 3
To transfer something.
- 4
To remain (behind); to stay.
- 5
To stop, desist from; to "leave off" (+ noun / gerund).
Synonyms
- 1
The action of the batsman not attempting to play at the ball.
- 2
The arrangement of balls in play that remains after a shot is made (which determines whether the next shooter — who may be either the same player, or an opponent — has good options, or only poor ones).
- 1
Permission to be absent; time away from one's work.
“I've been given three weeks' leave by my boss.”
- 2
Permission.
“Might I beg leave to accompany you?”
- 3
Farewell, departure.
“I took my leave of the gentleman without a backward glance.”
- 1
To give leave to; allow; permit; let; grant.
“We were not left go to the beach after school except on a weekend.”
- 1
To produce leaves or foliage.
Synonyms
- 1
To raise; to levy.
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