leave off

US /liːv ɔf/

UK /liːv ɔf/

1.

to stop doing something; to cease an activity or habit

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Please leave off that noise; I'm trying to concentrate.

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He decided to leave off smoking for good.

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stop cease quit desist from discontinue

2.

to omit or exclude something

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You can leave off the last paragraph if it's too long.

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Make sure to leave off any personal details from the report.

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omit exclude drop skip miss out

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leave off off and on leave out sick leave maternity leave annual leave