At leisure Meaning in English
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈɫɛʒɝ/, /ˈɫiʒɝ
AT LEZH-er, AT LEE-zher
ˈæt/ /lˈɛʒɐ
AT LEZH-uh
Definition
If you do something 'at leisure', you do it slowly, without hurrying, or when you have free time.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat formal or literary. Often used to contrast with being busy or rushed. Common in phrases like 'read at leisure' or 'discuss at your leisure.' Rarely used in casual speech; 'in your own time' is more colloquial.
Spanish: con calma - a su ritmoPortuguese (BR): à vontade - com calmaPortuguese (PT): à vontade - com calmaChinese (Simplified): 有空时 - 慢慢地Chinese (Traditional): 有空時 - 慢慢地Hindi: आرام से - फुर्सत मेंArabic: على مهل - في وقت الفراغBengali: অবসরে - আরামেRussian: в свободное время - не спешаJapanese: ゆっくりと - 暇なときにVietnamese: lúc rảnh rỗi - một cách thong thảKorean: 여유롭게 - 천천히Turkish: rahatça - boş vakitteUrdu: فراغت میں - سکون سےIndonesian: santai - dengan tenang
Example Sentences
You can finish the assignment at leisure.
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She read the book at leisure during the summer.
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Feel free to ask your questions at leisure.
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Take a look at these documents at leisure and let me know what you think.
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"I’ll reply to those emails at leisure once I get home."
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If you want to discuss it further, we can do so at leisure.
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