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

At the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, Simpson, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was left off the team's new Wall of Fame, which honors the greatest players in team history. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Chicago loaded the bases off Cleveland's Craig Yoho on a pair of walks and a single before Chase Meidroth hit an RBI single, Randal Grichuk had a sacrifice fly and Vargas ripped a single into left off reliever Hunter Gaddis. — CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Teenage winger Zavier Gozo has been left off Palace’s Europa League squad, which shouldn’t necessarily be a big surprise. — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Notable Senate candidates left off the list of speakers include Ashley Hinson of Iowa and Dan Sullivan of Alaska, both running in toss-up races that could decide control of the Senate. — Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Cowritten with Verena Lochmuller, with additional contributions by Milli Taylor and Tara Wigley, the book picks up where the original left off. — The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

His work has a familiar history of being passionately embraced by critics and audiences before finding itself left off the final list. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

The dancer, who has been a frequent pro on DWTS since season 17 in 2013, was left off the roster for the latest season, starring the likes of Jenna Dewan, Julia Stiles, Tatyana Ali, and Taylor Hanson. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2026

While some fans embraced the choice, others questioned why more obvious options such as Iron Man were left off the board. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026