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Meaning of leave

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

leave

Pronunciation:/liːv//liv/

verb

Definitions

  1. To have a consequence or remnant.

  2. To depart; to separate from.

  3. To transfer something.

  4. To remain (behind); to stay.

leave

Pronunciation:/liːv//liv/

noun

Definitions

  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).

leave

Pronunciation:/liːv//liv/

noun

Definitions

  1. Permission to be absent; time away from one's work.

    Example: I've been given three weeks' leave by my boss.

  2. Permission.

    Example: Might I beg leave to accompany you?

  3. Farewell, departure.

    Example: I took my leave of the gentleman without a backward glance.

leave

Pronunciation:/liːv//liv/

verb

Definitions

  1. To give leave to; allow; permit; let; grant.

    Example: We were not left go to the beach after school except on a weekend.