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

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

This does have the effect of, at times, including star NHL players while leaving off players who are still in the minors and have a chance to make the league. —Corey Pronman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025

Ben DiNucci is living the difficult life of a journeyman NFL quarterback and was forced to face the misery of being left off a 53-man roster to start the season once again. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025