Take leave of Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈteɪk/ /ˈɫiv/ /ˈəv

TAYK LEEV uhv

UK

tˈeɪk/ /lˈiːv/ /ˈɒv

TAYK LEEV ov

Definition

To say goodbye to someone, usually in a formal or respectful way.

Usage & Nuances

This is a formal or literary expression, not common in everyday conversation. Often used in stories or speeches. Prefer 'say goodbye to' or 'leave' in daily speech. Can be used figuratively ('take leave of your senses' = act irrationally).

• Spanish: despedirse de
• Portuguese (BR): despedir-se de
• Portuguese (PT): despedir-se de
• Chinese (Simplified): 告别
• Chinese (Traditional): 告別
• Hindi: से विदा लेना
• Arabic: يودع
• Bengali: বিদায় নেওয়া - বিদায় জানানো
• Russian: попрощаться - откланяться
• Japanese: 別れを告げる - 別れを言う
• Vietnamese: từ biệt - chào tạm biệt (trang trọng)
• Korean: 작별을 고하다 - 이별을 고하다
• Turkish: veda etmek
• Urdu: رخصت لینا - الوداع کہنا
• Indonesian: berpamitan - mengucapkan selamat tinggal (secara formal)

Example Sentences

He took leave of his friends before moving away.

basic

The soldier took leave of his family before the journey.

basic

Before leaving, she took leave of her teacher.

basic

He paused to take leave of everyone at the party.

natural

She quietly took leave of the hospital staff before being discharged.

natural

I didn’t get a chance to take leave of you last night, but I wanted to say goodbye.

natural