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leaving

[ˈliːvɪŋ]

leaving Definition

  • 1the act of departing from a place or person
  • 2permission to leave

Using leaving: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "leaving" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She said her leaving was due to personal reasons.

  • Example

    He asked for leaving early from the meeting.

  • Example

    The leaving of the train was delayed by ten minutes.

leaving Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for leaving

Phrases with leaving

  • take one's leave

    to say goodbye and depart

    Example

    It's getting late, I should take my leave now.

  • a period of time when someone has permission to be absent from work or duty

    Example

    She took a leave of absence from work to care for her sick mother.

  • to stop discussing something further

    Example

    We've already agreed on the terms, let's just leave it at that.

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Summary: leaving in Brief

The term 'leaving' [ˈliːvɪŋ] refers to the act of departing from a place or person, or permission to leave. It is often used in phrases like 'take one's leave,' meaning to say goodbye and depart, and 'leave of absence,' which is a period of time when someone has permission to be absent from work or duty.

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