Leave out Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫiv/ /ˈaʊt
LEEV-owt
lˈiːv/ /ˈaʊt
LEEV-owt
Definition
To not include something or someone, intentionally or by mistake.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both spoken and written English. Usually informal. Often used for forgetting steps, missing people on lists, or excluding information. 'Leave out' often takes a direct object: 'leave out the details'. Not the same as 'leave' (to go away).
Spanish: omitir - dejar fueraPortuguese (BR): deixar de fora - omitirPortuguese (PT): deixar de fora - omitirChinese (Simplified): 省略 - 漏掉Chinese (Traditional): 省略 - 漏掉Hindi: छोड़ देना - बाहर रखनाArabic: يستبعد - يتغاضى عنBengali: ছাড়া রাখা - বাদ দেওয়াRussian: упустить - оставить (кого-то/что-то)Japanese: 省く - 抜かすVietnamese: bỏ qua - bỏ sót - không bao gồmKorean: 빼다 - 제외하다 - 누락하다Turkish: atlamak - dışarıda bırakmakUrdu: چھوڑ دینا - شامل نہ کرناIndonesian: bỏ qua - bỏ sót - không thêm
Example Sentences
Please don't leave out any important details.
basic
She always feels left out at parties.
basic
Don't leave out your name on the form.
basic
If you leave out the eggs, the cake will be dry.
natural
You can leave out this step if you're in a hurry.
natural
I felt left out when they made plans without me.
natural