How to Pronounce "leave open"

expression

ˈɫiv/ /ˈoʊpən

LEEV OH-puhn

lˈiːv/ /ˈəʊpən

LEEV OH-puhn

Definition

To not close something, such as a door or window, or to not decide or finish something so it remains possible or unresolved.

American English

ˈɫiv/ /ˈoʊpən

British English

lˈiːv/ /ˈəʊpən

LEEV OH-puhn

Please leave open the door for fresh air.

We decided to leave open the possibility of another meeting.

Do not leave open the window if it is raining.

Let's leave open what we want to do this weekend and decide later.