leave
Translation
to leave, to depart, to abandon, to quit
Examples
I have to leave now.
I have to leave now.
She left her keys on the table.
She left her keys on the table.
He left his job last month.
He left his job last month.
Leave the door open, please.
Leave the door open, please.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to go away from (a place) I have to leave the party now.
((sth.)) ((somewhere)) to put (sth.) somewhere and not take it with you She left her keys on the table.
((sth.)) ((adj.)) to cause (sth.) to be in a particular state Leave the door open, please.
Similar Words
Synonyms: depart, exit, quit; Antonyms: arrive, stay, remain
Etymology
From Old English 'lǣfan', meaning 'to let remain'.
Memory Tips
Think of a tree losing its 'leaves' in autumn, 'leaving' the branches bare.