Take your leave Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫiv
TAYK yor LEEV, TAYK yer LEEV
tˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈiːv
tayk YAW leev
Definition
To formally say goodbye and depart from a place or a group of people.
Usage & Nuances
This is a formal, somewhat old-fashioned expression, often used in ceremonies, literature, or polite conversation. Common in phrases like 'take your leave of someone.' Not typically used in casual speech; instead, use 'say goodbye' or 'head out.'
Spanish: despedirsePortuguese (BR): despedir-sePortuguese (PT): despedir-seChinese (Simplified): 告辞Chinese (Traditional): 告辭Hindi: विदाई लेनाArabic: تغادرBengali: বিদায় নেওয়া - বিদায় জানানোRussian: попрощаться - откланятьсяJapanese: おいとまするVietnamese: xin phép ra về - cáo từKorean: 작별 인사를 하다 - 떠나다 (공식적으로)Turkish: vedalaşmak - ayrılmak (resmi olarak)Urdu: رخصت لیناIndonesian: xin phép rời đi - cáo từ
Example Sentences
He stood up to take his leave after the meeting.
basic
Guests began to take their leave as the party ended.
basic
Please take your leave quietly so you don’t disturb anyone.
basic
It was late, so I decided to take my leave and head home.
natural
Before you take your leave, could you sign this document?
natural
She paused at the door to take her leave of everyone in the room.
natural