ALL meanings of leaving
leav·ing
L l - noun leaving something that is left; residue. 1
- noun leaving leavings, leftovers or remains; refuse. 1
- verb with object leaving to go out of or away from, as a place: to leave the house. 1
- verb with object leaving to depart from permanently; quit: to leave a job. 1
- verb with object leaving to let remain or have remaining behind after going, disappearing, ceasing, etc.: I left my wallet home. The wound left a scar. 1
- verb with object leaving to allow to remain in the same place, condition, etc.: Is there any coffee left? 1
- verb with object leaving to let stay or be as specified: to leave a door unlocked. 1
- verb with object leaving to let (a person or animal) remain in a position to do something without interference: We left him to his work. 1
- verb with object leaving to let (a thing) remain for action or decision: We left the details to the lawyer. 1
- verb with object leaving to give in charge; deposit; entrust: Leave the package with the receptionist. I left my name and phone number. 1
- verb with object leaving to stop; cease; give up: He left music to study law. 1
- verb with object leaving to disregard; neglect: We will leave this for the moment and concentrate on the major problem. 1
- verb with object leaving to give for use after one's death or departure: to leave all one's money to charity. 1
- verb with object leaving to have remaining after death: He leaves a wife and three children. 1
- verb with object leaving to have as a remainder after subtraction: 2 from 4 leaves 2. 1
- verb with object leaving Nonstandard. let1 (defs 1, 2, 6). 1
- verb without object leaving to put forth leaves; leaf. 1
- noun leaving physical: departure 1
- noun leaving ideology: departure 1
- noun leaving Present participle of leave. 1
- noun leaving a departure 0