Leave off Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫiv/ /ˈɔf
LEEV-AWF
lˈiːv/ /ˈɒf
LEEV-OF
Definition
To stop doing something or to pause at a certain point, with the idea of continuing later.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat informal, often used for interruptions or unfinished actions. Common collocation: 'pick up where you left off.' Not the same as 'leave out' (omit). Often refers to reading, work, or conversations.
Spanish: dejar de - parar - interrumpirPortuguese (BR): parar - interromper - deixar dePortuguese (PT): parar - interromper - deixar deChinese (Simplified): 停止 - 中断Chinese (Traditional): 停止 - 中斷Hindi: छोड़ देना - रोकनाArabic: يتوقف عن - يقطعBengali: থেমে যাওয়া - বিরতি নেওয়াRussian: прерываться - остановитьсяJapanese: やめる - 中断するVietnamese: dừng lại - tạm ngừngKorean: 중단하다 - 멈추다Turkish: ara vermek - durmakUrdu: رک جانا - روک دیناIndonesian: berhenti - jeda
Example Sentences
Let's leave off here and finish tomorrow.
basic
She left off reading when the phone rang.
basic
Can you remember where you left off?
basic
We can just pick up where we left off last week.
natural
He never leaves off talking, does he?
natural
I had to leave off working early because I felt sick.
natural