Synonyms of left off

left off

verb

past tense of leave off

1

as in stopped

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

• stopped
• ceased
• ended
• halted
• quit
• cut off
• laid off
• shut off
• broke off
• cut out
• packed (up or in)
• knocked off
• had done with
• delayed
• dropped
• suspended
• concluded
• broke up
• finished
• desisted (from)
• discontinued
• canned
• closed (down)
• gave over
• put the kibosh on
• completed
• broke
• turned back
• held back
• ruined
• paused
• reined (in)
• held
• blocked
• checked
• clamped down
• stayed
• hindered
• deactivated
• stemmed
• impeded
• obstructed
• stamped
• destroyed
• detained
• arrested
• suppressed
• aborted
• blockaded
• dammed
• called
• abolished
• scuttled
• stunted
• killed
• squashed
• dissolved
• demolished
• squelched
• braked
• annulled
• snuffed
• kiboshed
• stanched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• carried on
• continued
• kept up
• proceeded
• ran on
• advanced
• followed through (with)
• progressed
• drove
• stirred
• propelled
• actuated
• impelled

2

as in ended

to come to an end

the snow should leave off around midnight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ended
• stopped
• expired
• concluded
• ceased
• halted
• broke off
• passed
• finished
• winked (out)
• terminated
• closed
• died
• wound up
• went
• broke up
• determined
• lapsed
• discontinued
• let up
• elapsed
• stalled
• bit the dust
• quit
• refrained (from)
• packed (up or in)
• laid off (of)
• knocked off
• cut out
• dead-ended
• desisted (from)
• broke down
• suspended
• paused
• stayed
• gave over
• conked (out)
• wound down
• petered (out)
• abated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continued
• hung on
• persisted
• extended
• prolonged
• drew out
• protracted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of left off

Now, the bill can move forward where the previous version left off. — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Ozlo Sleepbuds picked up where Bose left off The first Ozlo Sleepbuds retained the tiny, sleep-specific form factor and noise-masking approach associated with Bose but expanded what the earbuds could do. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026

Summary Georgia was absent from the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, marking the second consecutive year the country was left off NATO's summit agenda and the declaration text. — Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The Incredibles 3 takes place just where the last one left off—well, a few weeks later—with Violet and Dash seeking independence from their parents. — Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 17 Aug. 2026

However, on Saturday, Sanders was stunningly left off the first-team defense and didn’t play a single defensive snap in the first half. — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

So Schleien turned to standup comedy and to posting videos on YouTube that continued where his programs had left off. — Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026

Bauers' one-out single to shallow left off Yoendrys Gómez (2-2) brought home Brice Turang, who slid across the plate before catcher Ryan Jeffers could apply the tag. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

Make sure to ask for appetizers, be left off, as neither the crab rangoon or rolls are gluten-free. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026