Leave home Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɫiv/ /ˈhoʊm

LEEV HOHM

UK

lˈiːv/ /hˈəʊm

LEEV HOHM

Definition

To go out from your house to another place, or to stop living with your family to become independent.

Usage & Nuances

'Leave home' can mean simply going out for a short time, but often refers to moving out to live independently. Collocates with 'early', 'late', or after verbs like 'plan to'. Don't confuse with 'leave the house' (usually just for the day).

• Spanish: salir de casa - irse de casa (independizarse)
• Portuguese (BR): sair de casa - deixar a casa (independência)
• Portuguese (PT): sair de casa - deixar a casa (independência)
• Chinese (Simplified): 离开家
• Chinese (Traditional): 離開家
• Hindi: घर छोड़ना
• Arabic: يترك المنزل
• Bengali: বাড়ি verlassen করা - বাড়ি ছাড়া করা
• Russian: уйти из дома - покинуть дом
• Japanese: 家を出る
• Vietnamese: rời nhà - ra khỏi nhà
• Korean: 집을 나가다
• Turkish: evden ayrılmak
• Urdu: گھر چھوڑنا
• Indonesian: meninggalkan rumah

Example Sentences

I leave home at 7 a.m. every day.

basic

She wants to leave home and live in the city.

basic

Did you leave home early this morning?

basic

Some people leave home as soon as they finish high school.

natural

I was nervous the first time I really had to leave home and live by myself.

natural

If you leave home without your keys, you might get locked out.

natural