leave undisturbed

idiom

: to leave alone : to not bother or touch
The nest should be left undisturbed.

Examples of leave undisturbed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Carefully pour the mixture into a clean, dry, wide-mouth glass jar or tin and leave undisturbed to cool completely at room temperature. 10. Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 22 Apr. 2024 Using a fork, drizzle the glaze over the chin chin and leave undisturbed until the glaze has dried, about 30 minutes. Lopè Ariyo, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2022 Nez said the Navajo Nation, in consultation with cultural medicine healers, would leave undisturbed any Diné children buried in marked gravesites. Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 May 2022 Turn the heat down to low and leave undisturbed for 30-45 minutes. Felicia Campbell, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2022

Dictionary Entries Near leave undisturbed

Cite this Entry

“Leave undisturbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20undisturbed. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!