leave off

verb

left off; leaving off; leaves off
: stop, cease
picked up where he had left off

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
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The monsignor anticipates the new pontiff will pick up where Francis left off, advocating for the poor and for immigrants and pushing for unity, peace and inclusivity. Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 May 2025 Season one of Peacemaker picked up where The Suicide Squad (2021), written and directed by James Gunn, left off. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025 The Padres’ five-run fifth inning was highlighted by catcher Martin Maldonado’s two-run homer to left off reliever Jimmy Herget. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 9 May 2025 How did season 22 of NCIS leave off? Season 22 introduced fans to one of NCIS’ most diabolical villains yet, Carla Marino (Rebecca De Mornay). Emily Blackwood, People.com, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for leave off

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leave off was in the 14th century

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“Leave off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20off. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

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