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leave off

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of leave off

1 to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
  • we usually leave off working as soon as the bell rings
Synonyms of leave off

break, break off, break up, can [slang], cease, cut off, cut out, desist (from), discontinue, drop, end, give over, halt, knock off, lay off, pack (up or in), quit, shut off, stop
Words Related to leave off

complete, conclude, finish

close (down)

deactivate

block, blockade, dam, delay, detain, hinder, hold, hold back, impede, kibosh, obstruct, stem

call, suspend

arrest, brake, check, clamp down, rein (in), squash, squelch, stamp, stanch (or staunch), stunt, suppress, turn back

pause, stay, suspend

abolish, abort, annul, demolish, destroy, dissolve, kill, ruin, scuttle, snuff
Phrases Synonymous with leave off

have done with, put the kibosh on
Near Antonyms of leave off

carry on, continue, follow through (with), keep up, run on

advance, proceed, progress

actuate, drive, impel, propel, stir
2 to come to an end
  • the snow should leave off around midnight
Synonyms of leave off

break off, break up, cease, close, conclude, dead-end, determine, die, discontinue, elapse, end, expire, finish, go, halt, lapse, let up, pass, quit, stop, terminate, wind up, wink (out)
Words Related to leave off

desist (from), lay off (of), refrain (from)

give over [British], knock off, pack (up or in)

break down, conk (out), cut out, stall

pause, stay, suspend

abate, peter (out), wind down
Phrases Synonymous with leave off

bite the dust
Near Antonyms of leave off

draw out, extend, prolong, protract
Antonyms of leave off

continue, hang on, persist

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