Leave off

phrasal verb

To stop doing something.

You can leave off doing your homework now, it's time for bed.
Visual representation of "leave off" - To stop doing something

Often appears as...

  • leave off work
  • leave off studying
phrasal verb

To not include something or someone.

I decided to leave off the final item on the list.
Visual representation of "leave off" - To not include something or someone

Often appears as...

  • leave off the list
  • leave off the plan
phrasal verb

To stop or pause, typically in relation to bad weather or a repeated arrangement.

We'll have to leave off our picnic until the rain stops.
Visual representation of "leave off" - To stop or pause, typically in relation to bad weather or a repeated arrangement

Often appears as...

  • leave off the picnic
  • leave off the meeting
phrasal verb

To stop doing something.

You can leave off doing your homework now, it's time for bed.
Visual representation of "leave off" - To stop doing something

Often appears as...

  • leave off work
  • leave off studying
phrasal verb

To not include something or someone.

I decided to leave off the final item on the list.
Visual representation of "leave off" - To not include something or someone

Often appears as...

  • leave off the list
  • leave off the plan
phrasal verb

To stop or pause, typically in relation to bad weather or a repeated arrangement.

We'll have to leave off our picnic until the rain stops.
Visual representation of "leave off" - To stop or pause, typically in relation to bad weather or a repeated arrangement

Often appears as...

  • leave off the picnic
  • leave off the meeting
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "leave off"
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Conversation End

Use 'leave off' when ending an activity during interactions.

Illustration for Conversation End
We left off chatting around midnight.
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Stopping Point

Mention the specific point where an action was ceased with 'leave off'.

Illustration for Stopping Point
She left off reading at chapter four.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Temporary Pause

'Leave off' can imply a pause, with intent to resume later.

Illustration for Temporary Pause
I'll leave off here, we can continue after lunch.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Conversation End

Use 'leave off' when ending an activity during interactions.

Illustration for Conversation End
We left off chatting around midnight.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Stopping Point

Mention the specific point where an action was ceased with 'leave off'.

Illustration for Stopping Point
She left off reading at chapter four.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Temporary Pause

'Leave off' can imply a pause, with intent to resume later.

Illustration for Temporary Pause
I'll leave off here, we can continue after lunch.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Conversation End

Use 'leave off' when ending an activity during interactions.

Illustration for Conversation End
We left off chatting around midnight.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Stopping Point

Mention the specific point where an action was ceased with 'leave off'.

Illustration for Stopping Point
She left off reading at chapter four.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Temporary Pause

'Leave off' can imply a pause, with intent to resume later.

Illustration for Temporary Pause
I'll leave off here, we can continue after lunch.
Visual representation of the word "Leave off"

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