leave off

verb

left off; leaving off; leaves off

: stop, cease

picked up where he had left off

Synonyms

• break
• break off
• break up
• can [slang]
• cease
• cut off
• cut out
• desist (from)
• discontinue
• drop
• end
• give over
• halt
• knock off
• lay off
• pack (up or in)
• quit
• shut off
• stop

Examples of leave off in a Sentence

we usually leave off working as soon as the bell rings

the snow should leave off around midnight

Recent Examples on the Web

Episode 6 left off with a cliffhanger as fans aren't sure whether Kaz picks Holly or Micah to match up with. —Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024

Captain America: Brave New World picks up where The Falcon and the Winter Soldier left off, with Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) keeping the mantle of Captain America after doubting his qualifications on the 2021 Disney+ series. —Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 31 May 2024

Tovar’s second solo homer, a 411-foot blast to left off Scott Alexander in the seventh, put the Rockies ahead, 4-2. —Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 21 May 2024

Inter Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender, who was a potential candidate for the United States Copa America team, was left off the roster that coach Gregg Berhalter announced Monday for the pre-Copa training camp. —Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

leave off

verb

: stop entry 1 sense 7a, cease