leave
/liːv/ · leav
verb
- To have a consequence or remnant. The damage left a lasting impact on the community.
- To depart; to separate from. She left the party early to catch her flight.
- To transfer something. Can you leave the keys with the neighbor?
noun
- A period of absence or vacation. I'm taking a leave of absence to travel abroad.
- Something that is left behind or remaining. There was a leave of grass on the sidewalk.
Did you know? The word 'leave' has been used in various idiomatic expressions, such as 'leave well enough alone', which means to avoid interfering with something that is working well.