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

Chronologically, the film picks up where The Pianist left off. —E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024

Picking up where the finale of the first installment left off, Natalia Speaks retraced her adoption saga and the Barnett’s allegations from Natalia’s perspective, offering insight into what really went on behind closed doors in the Barnett’s home. —Peter White, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024

After the performer was widely hailed for her work in 2022’s Till, she was notably left off the Academy’s roster of Best Actress nominees. —Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024

Advertisement Lists inevitably leave off the worthy, even a top 10 list that cheats with 11 items. —Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

leave off

verb

: stop entry 1 sense 7a, cease