Leave around Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫiv/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
LEEV-uh-ROWND
lˈiːv/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
LEEV-uh-ROWND
Definition
To put something down and not pick it up or put it away, especially in a careless or random place and not where it belongs.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, almost always in the sense of carelessness. Used with objects (e.g., keys, books). Don’t confuse with 'leave behind' (forgetting to take). Often used with things that should be put away properly.
Spanish: dejar tirado - dejar por ahíPortuguese (BR): deixar largado - deixar por aíPortuguese (PT): deixar por aí - deixar espalhadoChinese (Simplified): 随便放 - 乱放Chinese (Traditional): 隨便放 - 亂放Hindi: इधर-उधर छोड़ देनाArabic: يترك في أي مكانBengali: এদিক ওদিক ছেড়ে রাখা - এলোমেলোভাবে ফেলে রাখাRussian: разбрасывать - оставлять где попалоJapanese: 置きっぱなしにするVietnamese: bỏ linh tinh - để bừa bãiKorean: 아무 데나 놓다 - 여기저기 두다Turkish: ortalığa bırakmak - gelişigüzel bırakmakUrdu: ادھر ادھر چھوڑ دیناIndonesian: meninggalkan sembarangan - menaruh begitu saja
Example Sentences
Don't leave around your toys after playing.
basic
She always leaves around her books in the living room.
basic
Please don't leave around your dirty dishes.
basic
I keep finding socks left around the house.
natural
It's not safe to leave around sharp objects if there are kids.
natural
He tends to leave around his wallet, then forget where it is.
natural