1
as in to stop
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
we usually leave off working as soon as the bell rings
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2
as in to end
to come to an end
the snow should leave off around midnight
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Recent Examples of leave off
Billions of dollars were wiped off Russia's stock market after President Donald Trump's announcement of global tariffs—a signal that the country will be hit hard by the measures despite having been left off the list of countries targeted.
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Turning to America’s neighbor, Mexico was left off Trump’s reciprocal tariff list; as a result, the country’s richest man, Carlos Slim saw his net worth jump by 4 percent, to a total of $85.5 billion.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer points out that Russia was conspicuously left off Trump's tariff list.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
No, the idea – look, the idea is that there are many countries left off.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2025
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Turning to America’s neighbor, Mexico was left off Trump’s reciprocal tariff list; as a result, the country’s richest man, Carlos Slim saw his net worth jump by 4 percent, to a total of $85.5 billion.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer points out that Russia was conspicuously left off Trump's tariff list.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
No, the idea – look, the idea is that there are many countries left off.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leave off
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The confrontation stopped and restarted as the man appeared to try to get the knife away from Perez over the fence.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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When the American money stopped flowing, the local soup kitchen closed and Ms. Musa went out searching for food.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Lawmakers can typically override a governor’s veto with another vote on the bill if the legislation receives two-thirds support from each chamber, though the Idaho Legislature ended this year’s regular legislative session early this month.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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Museum of African-American History Faces Uncertain Future After Federal Grant Terminated The Museum of African American History in Boston is facing financial uncertainty after the federal government abruptly ended its three-year grant.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Some ceased vaccination clinics, halted wastewater surveillance programs and even terminated a contract with the courier service that transports specimens to state labs to test for infectious diseases.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Department of Government Efficiency may not last much longer, but that doesn’t mean fraud and waste will cease.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
11 Apr. 2025
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The fate of president of basketball operations James Jones is not yet known, but his contract expires at the end of June, league sources said, and Ishbia is widely expected to consider new candidates for the role.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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All gift cards for fast-fashion retailer Forever 21, which filed for bankruptcy, are set to expire this week.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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In Afghanistan, where over 23 million people rely on aid, the cuts will end food support for millions, halt care for malnourished children, and disrupt maternal health services.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Besides Boise, the airline’s operations in some other locations, including in Montana and Utah, will be halted to divert resources to its new base in Phoenix, the Press Democrat reported.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2025
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China's tariff rate is now in triple digit territory, and who knows what happens in 90 days when this pause concludes.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The audience peaked with around 21.1M viewers as the nail-biting game, in which the Gators trailed for a majority of the time, was concluding.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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There are myriad, clear alcohol health risks that can be improved by quitting drinking altogether or lowering alcohol consumption.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Another member of Diddy’s defense team, Anthony Ricco, previously quit the case in February.—
Justin Curto,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Super Mario Bros wound up grossing $575 million domestically and $1.36 billion globally, ranking second domestically and globally to Barbie in 2023.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The decisions of private citizens to arm themselves has contributed to a flood of gun stores and used guns that make firearms more likely to wind up being used in crimes.—
Jens Ludwig,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Leave off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leave%20off. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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