Leave on Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫiv/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
LEEV-awn
lˈiːv/ /ˈɒn
LEEV-on
Definition
To keep something operating or switched on, or to keep wearing something that you already have on.
Usage & Nuances
Common for devices ('leave the lights on'), clothing ('leave your hat on'), and instructions. Informal, used in daily speech. Not to be confused with 'leave on someone' (which is different).
Spanish: dejar encendido - dejar puestoPortuguese (BR): deixar ligado - deixar vestidoPortuguese (PT): deixar ligado - deixar vestidoChinese (Simplified): 让…开着 - 保留穿着Chinese (Traditional): 讓…開著 - 保留穿著Hindi: चालू छोड़ना - पहने रहनाArabic: يترك مشغلاً - يترك مرتديًاBengali: চালু রাখা - পরে রাখাRussian: включённым оставлять - не сниматьJapanese: つけたままにする - 身につけたままにするVietnamese: để nguyên - giữ bậtKorean: 켜 놓다 - 입은 채로 두다Turkish: açık bırakmak - üzerinde bırakmakUrdu: چلتا چھوڑ دینا - پہنے رکھناIndonesian: biarkan tetap menyala - tetap mengenakan
Example Sentences
Please leave on the lights when you go out.
basic
He always leaves on his jacket inside the house.
basic
Should I leave on the fan or turn it off?
basic
It's cold outside, so you can leave on your boots.
natural
My computer was slow because I had too many programs left on.
natural
You don't need to leave on your shoes—make yourself comfortable!
natural