leave off

verb

left off; leaving off; leaves off

: stop, cease

picked up where he had left off

Synonyms

• break
• break off
• break up
• can [slang]
• cease
• cut off
• cut out
• desist (from)
• discontinue
• drop
• end
• give over
• halt
• knock off
• lay off
• pack (up or in)
• quit
• shut off
• stop

Examples of leave off in a Sentence

we usually leave off working as soon as the bell rings

the snow should leave off around midnight

Recent Examples on the Web

Only jewelry and leather goods have been left off for now. —Lily Templeton, WWD, 19 June 2024

And rather than retelling the film’s story, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure picks up where the film leaves off, with many of the original voice actors, including Anika Noni Rose as Princess Tiana, Michael-Leon Wooley as Louis, and Jenifer Lewis as Mama Odie. —Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2024

Tovar’s two-run blast to left off reliever Andrew Kittredge in the Rockies’ three-run seventh inning provided the game-clincher. —Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 8 June 2024

Today takes on an ephemeral quality as the Moon drifts into your sleepy 12th house, encouraging you to take it easy and leave off any big initiations or intimidating projects for another few days. —Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 5 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

leave off

verb

: stop entry 1 sense 7a, cease