leave

/liːv/ · verb

Meaning

To have a consequence or remnant.
To depart; to separate from.
To transfer something.
To remain (behind); to stay.
To stop, desist from; to "leave off" (+ noun / gerund).
The action of the batsman not attempting to play at the ball.
The arrangement of balls in play that remains after a shot is made (which determines whether the next shooter — who may be either the same player, or an opponent — has good options, or only poor ones).
Permission to be absent; time away from one's work.
Permission.
Farewell, departure.
To give leave to; allow; permit; let; grant.
To produce leaves or foliage.
To raise; to levy.

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