Synonyms of leave off

leave off

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stop
• cease
• end
• halt
• quit
• shut off
• lay off
• cut off
• cut out
• break off
• desist (from)
• have done with
• give over
• break up
• delay
• pack (up or in)
• knock off
• drop
• suspend
• discontinue
• conclude
• can
• finish
• break
• put the kibosh on
• close (down)
• check
• hold back
• complete
• turn back
• block
• clamp down
• pause
• stay
• ruin
• rein (in)
• stem
• hinder
• deactivate
• hold
• dam
• impede
• abort
• brake
• suppress
• destroy
• obstruct
• stamp
• blockade
• detain
• arrest
• dissolve
• squelch
• call
• scuttle
• squash
• kill
• abolish
• stunt
• staunch
• demolish
• snuff
• annul
• stanch
• kibosh

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• carry on
• continue
• run on
• keep up
• proceed
• follow through (with)
• advance
• progress
• drive
• stir
• propel
• actuate
• impel

2

as in to end

to come to an end

the snow should leave off around midnight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stop
• end
• expire
• conclude
• cease
• halt
• wind up
• break off
• pass
• go
• die
• finish
• break up
• terminate
• close
• wink (out)
• let up
• bite the dust
• lapse
• determine
• discontinue
• quit
• stall
• elapse
• refrain (from)
• desist (from)
• lay off (of)
• cut out
• dead-end
• give over
• break down
• pack (up or in)
• knock off
• stay
• wind down
• pause
• suspend
• peter (out)
• conk (out)
• abate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continue
• hang on
• persist
• draw out
• extend
• prolong
• protract

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of leave off

Centered around the lives of Taylor Frankie Paul, Demi Engemann, Jen Affleck, Jessi Ngatikaura, Layla Taylor, Mayci Neeley, Mikayla Matthews and Whitney Leavitt, season three of Mormon Wives will likely pick up where season two left off. —Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025

He was left off the 2023 team in one of the most shocking omissions in that year’s tournament. —Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025

After being left off the 2023 Ryder Cup team, Bradley was named captain for 2025. —Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025

All three made the shortlist, but Lipa’s number was left off the final nomination list. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025