Meaning of take leave | Babel Free
Definitions
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, leave.
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To depart. often, with-of
Examples
“Romney had already taken leave from Bain Capital by the time the American Pad & Paper layoffs took place.”
“So after learning a great deal about iron founding and much more about pike fishing, one regretfully took leave of a shop full of kindly characters and proceeded to a worse lot of odours in the brass foundry.”
“Rincon had taken leave of the king in early May”
“Those who hadn't already taken leave at Javier Lopez's last time up, turned for the exits, not taking the time to cast one last signature boo.”
“Lili takes leave with a kiss, and says hi to a young man sitting alone, sulking on a bench outside. / That's Jeannie's boyfriend”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.