1
as in to stop
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
we usually leave off working as soon as the bell rings
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as in to end
to come to an end
the snow should leave off around midnight
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Recent Examples of leave off
Photo: No Ju-han/Netflix Season two picks up exactly where the first left off, as Gi-hun devises a plan: track down the organizers of the game and end that merciless contest once and for all.
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Brooks Koepka and Jordan Spieth will be left off the Ryder Cup team: Neither will play well enough to truly be in contention at all, leaving captain Keegan Bradley’s hands tied.
—Brody Miller, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
The complaint also includes claims for promissory estoppel, which asserts that the players relied to their detriment on a $250,000 promise, and Hamilton should not be left off the hook.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Griff’s Vertigo and Porter Robinson’s Smile arrived within weeks of each other in July, picking up my existential dissection where Luke Hemmings’ Boy left off four months prior.
—Rolling Stone, 28 Dec. 2024
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Brooks Koepka and Jordan Spieth will be left off the Ryder Cup team: Neither will play well enough to truly be in contention at all, leaving captain Keegan Bradley’s hands tied.
—Brody Miller, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
The complaint also includes claims for promissory estoppel, which asserts that the players relied to their detriment on a $250,000 promise, and Hamilton should not be left off the hook.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Griff’s Vertigo and Porter Robinson’s Smile arrived within weeks of each other in July, picking up my existential dissection where Luke Hemmings’ Boy left off four months prior.
—Rolling Stone, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leave off
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Alhassan unleashed a vicious combination of punches on the Brazilian, who appeared to be moments away from being stopped.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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Smoking has been linked to the formation of spider veins, so stop or limit smoking to reduce your risk.Laura Schober, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
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Kelly: What's the leverage for getting Putin to end this war?NPR, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
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In connection with the deal, Fubo agreed to end its antitrust case against Venu.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
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Much to the lament of American enthusiasts, Mercedes ceased production of the E 63 S wagon last year, which has helped to keep values high.Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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Without this, a creator’s business may cease to exist—with a human-size hole left in its place.Rodney Mason, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Cubs maintain that while the settlement agreement contained an arbitration provision, the agreement expired in 2023.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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That’s also true of center Jock Landale, but Green’s deal expires this season and thus is more likely to be part of a trade package.John Hollinger, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Nevertheless, halting the pipeline sent European Union natural gas prices rising to 50 euros ($52), their highest since the 330-euro spike in 2022 after the invasion.Alexander Smith, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Millions of borrowers have been forced into a forbearance as a result of the court order, which has halted their progress toward student loan forgiveness.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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His jersey retirement will undoubtedly follow shortly after his career concludes.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Barron, a comparative neurobiologist, and Colin Klein, a philosopher, have compared insect brains to human brains and concluded that some regions could facilitate a subjective experience.Shayla Love, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
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Examples include quitting a bad habit, getting in shape or learning a new skill.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 31 Dec. 2024
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Here are more takeaways from Sunday’s win: No quit Sunday’s outcome should dismiss any notion that the Giants were tanking during their 10-game losing streak.Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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The peak is expected to be on Tuesday, with winds up to 30 to 50 mph for coasts and valleys and 50 to 60 mph for the mountains and foothills.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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The uncontrollable blaze, which continued to consume buildings, has wound up burning more than 11,000 acres between the two beach towns.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Leave off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leave%20off. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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