leave off

verb

left off; leaving off; leaves off

: stop, cease

picked up where he had left off

Synonyms

• break
• break off
• break up
• can [slang]
• cease
• cut off
• cut out
• desist (from)
• discontinue
• drop
• end
• give over
• halt
• knock off
• lay off
• pack (up or in)
• quit
• shut off
• stop

Examples of leave off in a Sentence

we usually leave off working as soon as the bell rings

the snow should leave off around midnight

Recent Examples on the Web

The premiere episode picked up where Season 5 left off in January 2023 and marks the series’ first episode without Kevin Costner, who led the Western drama as patriarch John Dutton for five and a half seasons. —Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024

Hochman could continue where Gascon left off and seek the resentencing, ask the judge to withdraw the prior administration's resentencing request or file additional briefs to give the judge more material to work with as the court considers the matter. —Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024

Those numbers could also be distorted by the hurricanes, if low-wage workers were disproportionately left off of payrolls. —Axios, 1 Nov. 2024

Raking An easy way to keep the lawn healthy and leaves off the lawn is to rake often. —Lauren David, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

leave off

verb

: stop entry 1 sense 7a, cease