Leave has several meanings related to going away from a place or allowing something to remain.
To go away from a location.
To not take something with you when you depart.
The verb leave often describes the action of moving away from a place, either physically going out or departing from somewhere you were. It can also mean to let something stay behind intentionally or unintentionally when you exit.
Example usage:
- "She decided to leave early."
- "Please don’t leave your belongings here."
Leave describes the action of going away or the act of leaving something behind during departure.
This entry clarifies the common uses of leave in everyday American English, focusing on physical departure and leaving objects behind.