1
as in to stop
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
we usually leave off working as soon as the bell rings
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2
as in to end
to come to an end
the snow should leave off around midnight
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Recent Examples of leave off
Cosgrove told Barrymore that the movie is meant to pick up where the three-season reboot left off − a massive cliffhanger.
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Season one of The Braxtons, which premiered in 2024, picked up where Braxton Family Values left off—documenting not only fame and fortune, but also the grief of losing Traci.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Forty years after her first memoir, Elvis and Me, revolutionized the modern-day lore surrounding the King of Rock & Roll and his young bride, Priscilla Presley has released a new book that picks up where her last one left off.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
Shot back-to-back with 28 Years Later, the upcoming sequel is set to seemingly pick up right where its predecessor left off, with Spike (Alfie Williams) being rescued from a group of the infected by Sir Jimmy Crystal (Jack O'Connell) and his enigmatic cult.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2025
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Season one of The Braxtons, which premiered in 2024, picked up where Braxton Family Values left off—documenting not only fame and fortune, but also the grief of losing Traci.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Forty years after her first memoir, Elvis and Me, revolutionized the modern-day lore surrounding the King of Rock & Roll and his young bride, Priscilla Presley has released a new book that picks up where her last one left off.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
Shot back-to-back with 28 Years Later, the upcoming sequel is set to seemingly pick up right where its predecessor left off, with Spike (Alfie Williams) being rescued from a group of the infected by Sir Jimmy Crystal (Jack O'Connell) and his enigmatic cult.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leave off
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Wearing a floor-length brown double-breasted coat featuring buttons that stopped at her waist, the attire created a sultry thigh-high slit that allowed Jolie's leg to peek through.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Studies in animals and reports from people show that the side effects of this drug can continue even after someone stops taking it.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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Despite playing just 30 minutes against West Ham, the Arsenal captain ended the game with the joint-most line-breaking passes in the final third (four).—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In April, Brazil ended visa-free travel for citizens of the US, Canada, and Australia, citing a lack of reciprocity.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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However, during the shutdown, VA benefits regional offices are closed, transition program assistance has ceased and VA cemetery grounds are not being maintained.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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Past this point, plant growth will begin to cease, resulting in the same state in their crops as if a hard freeze has happened.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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One of the biggest changes the subcommittee discussed was the enhanced advance premium tax credit, which is set to expire at the end of 2025.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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The 17-year-long lease will commence at the start of 2026, with two five-year renewal options when the term expires in June 2043, the documents state.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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Dispute over bodies of deceased hostages The new ceasefire took effect on October 10, halting two years of war, but the Israeli government and Hamas have been accusing each other of violations of the ceasefire for days.—
Alexander Cornwell,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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When and if auto plants might be forced to halt operations is not clear.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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Harrison’s nomination came after his time on General Hospital concluded in 2024.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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The initial analysis, concluded on August 8, 2025, confirmed the skull was that of an adult, but could not provide further conclusive information.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
17 Oct. 2025
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The boy can quit abruptly because there will be more interchangeable jobs—more elevators, more shoes, more greasy pots.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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Play Now Marathon Runner from #cambodia refuses to quit and is rewarded!—
John Wihbey,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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That brush-off on top of Chris somehow edging her out of the Olympic team so that Tunde wound up as an alternate was too much not to go nuclear.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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Those buyers wound up with a new car payment of $907, on average, compared to an industry average of $767 in the third quarter, Edmunds reports.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Leave off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leave%20off. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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