leave off

verb

left off; leaving off; leaves off
Synonyms of leave offnext
: 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
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Since reuniting in 2014 after a decade-and-a-half of solo careers, actual careers, and day jobs, American Football can be counted among the bands who’ve tried picking up where that landmark left off. Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026 Mostly left off the list were Washington’s supporters — who loudly screamed and chanted in the gallery. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026 Some regulars will be left off the matchday roster. Josh Gross, Daily News, 2 May 2026 The pair will continue a story arc that left off at the end of the third season in April 2023. Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 1 May 2026 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 6 May. 2026.

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