leaving

leav-ing · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Present participle of "leave": going away from a place or person.

  2. 2.

    Allowing to remain in a place or condition.

  3. 3.

    Giving up or abandoning.

  4. 4.

    Bequeathing to someone after death.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    leaving party — a celebration for someone who is departing
  • •
    leaving certificate — an exam or document upon finishing school
  • •
    leaving behind — abandoning or not taking with you

Related words

Antonyms: arriving, remaining, staying
See also: depart, leave, left
Synonyms: abandoning, departing, exiting, going

Etymology

From Old English læfan ("to leave, bequeath, remain") + -ing. Related to German bleiben ("to remain").