leave

Meaning of leave in English

Verb

1. go away from a place or person for a short time or permanently

The plane left for Hong Kong.

2. not bring or take something or someone with you when you go away from a place or person

He had gone to France leaving his family in China.

3. give something to someone as a legacy when you die

Vivaldi left a lot of beautiful songs (behind).

4. stop belonging to, attending, or working for

leave school
leave a job
He will leave (the service of) the company.

5. stop living with your husband or wife

Tom's wife has left him for another man last month.
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6. stop annoying or upsetting someone

Leave me alone! ― I want you to leave me alone.

7. not do something until later

Can we leave the ironing for tomorrow?
Why don't we leave the dishes for tomorrow?

8. not use, eat, or drink all of something

She left half her food.

9. cause or allow something to remain where it is or as it is

Don’t leave the door open!
Don't leave the engine running.

10. have an amount as a remainder after subtraction

Subtracting 4 from 9 leaves 5.
Five from seven leaves two.

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