leave alone

phrase

: to refrain from bothering, disturbing, or using

Leave him alone while he's doing his homework.

Examples of leave alone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Those details can help the owner connect the noise to a delivery, a visitor, or being left alone. — Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Nov. 2026

With the Moon in Leo opposing Pluto, an ordinary responsibility could feel unusually hard to leave alone. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Get Rid of Diseased Debris If left alone, diseases and pests can overwinter in garden debris and attack your plants once again come springtime. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 28 Oct. 2026

Orlando star Antoine Griezmann tied it at 1-all in the 32nd when he was left alone at the penalty spot to head in a cross by Martín Ojeda. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for leave alone

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• chaperon
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