leave off

verb

left off; leaving off; leaves off
: stop, cease
picked up where he had left off

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
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The Search for Spock picks up right where the previous film left off. Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 30 June 2025 Its author, meanwhile, emerged as a leading voice of alarm by picking up where Twenge left off. Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 30 June 2025 The second half started where the first left off, Houston’s defensive line proving difficult for New England to overcome. Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025 The third season picks up right where that one left off. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for leave off

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leave off was in the 14th century

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“Leave off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20off. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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