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

Since reuniting in 2014 after a decade-and-a-half of solo careers, actual careers, and day jobs, American Football can be counted among the bands who’ve tried picking up where that landmark left off. —Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026

Mostly left off the list were Washington’s supporters — who loudly screamed and chanted in the gallery. —Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026

Some regulars will be left off the matchday roster. —Josh Gross, Daily News, 2 May 2026

The pair will continue a story arc that left off at the end of the third season in April 2023. —Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 1 May 2026

Expecting DeBoer — or anyone else — to pick up where Saban left off in the 2010s is unfair to both DeBoer and the Crimson Tide fan base. —Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026

Recently unveiled as a concept at this year’s Auto China Expo in Beijing, the Smart #2 picks up where the ForTwo left off. —New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2026

The official blamed the lack of trucks entering Gaza on the nearly impossible registration process for aid organizations that are expected to pick up where UNRWA left off. —Matt Bradley, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026

Allowing for the show to pick up where Season 8, the original finale left off, the cast camaraderie is just as strong now as ever. —Amanda Champagne-Meadows, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2026