leave behind

US /liːv bɪˈhaɪnd/
UK /liːv bɪˈhaɪnd/
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1.

to not take something or someone with you when you go

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Don't leave behind your passport when you travel.
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She accidentally left behind her umbrella at the restaurant.
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forgetabandondesertdiscardneglect
2.

to cause something to remain after one's departure or death

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The war left behind a legacy of destruction.
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His research left behind a significant impact on the scientific community.
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bequeathtransmitpass onhand down
3.

to surpass or outpace someone or something

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The new technology will quickly leave behind older methods.
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She trained hard to leave behind her competitors in the race.
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outstripoutpaceoutrunexcelsurpass
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behindleaveget behindstay behindlag behindlie behindfall behind