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I . leave [liːv] N

1. leave:

leave
despedida f
to take (one's) leave (of sb)
despedir-se (de alguém)

2. leave no pl:

leave
licença f
to go/be on leave MIL
sair/estar de licença

II . leave <left, left> [liːv] VB trans

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1. leave (depart from):

leave school, university
abandonar
leave work
deixar
to leave home
sair de casa

2. leave (not take away with):

leave
deixar
to leave sth to sb
deixar a. c. para alguém
to leave sth to sb (forget)
esquecer
they always leave the boy at home
sempre esquecem o menino em casa

III . leave <left, left> [liːv] VB intr

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leave
ir embora
leave
partir

leave behind VB trans

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1. leave behind (not take along):

leave behind
deixar
he left behind a widow
ele deixou uma viúva

2. leave behind (forget):

leave behind
esquecer
she left her bag behind
ela esqueceu sua bolsa

3. leave behind (progress beyond):

leave behind past
deixar para trás

leave off VB trans

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1. leave off (give up):

leave off
deixar de

2. leave off (omit):

leave off
deixar de lado
leave off
omitir

leave on VB trans

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leave out VB trans

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1. leave out (omit):

leave out
deixar de incluir

2. leave out (exclude):

leave out
deixar de fora

leave over VB trans

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leave over
sobrar

sick leave N

Usage examples with leave

to leave sb behind
deixar alguém para trás
to leave on time
sair na hora
on leave of absence MIL
de licença
leave me in peace
me deixa em paz
to leave before sb
sair antes de alguém
to leave sth free
deixar a. c. desocupada
to leave sb alone
deixar alguém em paz
to leave sth alone
deixar a. c. como está
to leave port
levantar âncora
to leave home
sair de casa
to leave sth in safekeeping
deixar a. c. em custódia
to leave well enough alone
não se intrometer desnecessariamente
must you leave so soon?
você tem de ir embora cedo assim?
to leave sb in peace
deixar alguém em paz
to leave sth to sb
deixar a. c. para alguém
to leave sth in order
deixar a. c. em ordem

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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Put the lemon peel into a glass and cover with a double measure (about 75 ml) of whiskey and leave overnight, covered.
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I like to leave all the glory and shine to others, but this is the validation that means the most to me.
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The motions for leave to file petitions for writs of habeas corpus are denied.
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She took a break for maternity leave in late 2004, returning in early 2005.
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Many merchants were hit hard by crippling financial losses and had to leave in search for a better way of life.
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As the children leave the stables to begin looking for Sagitta, a one-legged beggar says he knows exactly where to find the horse.
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The system allowed convicted felons to leave prison for short periods.
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After they leave, the Prince Regent appears, in disguise, dressed as a tattered vagabond.
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Since many of those who leave are highly educated, there are shortages of skilled personnel in the government, teaching, and other professional areas.
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Following the death of his father he was granted compassionate leave by the club, missing one game.
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