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

Local officials pick up where state left off The assembly kicked off a coordinated response to Ada County’s ongoing rat infestation, which has anecdotally exploded in the past several years. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 3 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

No way should local, state and federal lawmakers be left off the hook while households struggle to live within their means. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Alongside Stephen Amell, Shay Mitchell, fellow Breakthrough Listee Noah Beck, and Livvy Dunne, LaGrone will don the iconic red swimsuit, picking up right where David Hasselhoff left off. — Jonathan Borge, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026

And by the looks of the first photos (below), Emily seems to be jetting off to meet her on-again, off-again chef boyfriend Gabriel (Lucas Bravo), picking up where season five left off. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

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