Phrase guide

take leave

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, leave.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To depart.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: often, with-of

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3

verb

Meaning 3

go away or leave

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: depart, quit

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: leave, go forth, go away

Narrower terms: walk out of, congee, beat a retreat, plump out, decamp, break camp

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Esperanto: adiaŭi — to depart
  • Tamil: விடைபெறு (viṭaipeṟu) — to depart