leaves, left, leaving
to leave off
phrasal verb
To stop doing something temporarily and plan to continue later
- 1Let's leave off here and continue tomorrow.
- 2She left off reading to answer the phone.
When you leave off something, you pause doing it for a while and intend to start again later. It's like taking a break from a task or activity with the intention of coming back to it at a later time.
Remember, when you leave off something, it's important to make a note or set a reminder to ensure you actually come back to it later. This way, you won't forget where you left off!
at a furniture store
Choosing the Right Sofa
Karen
We've been looking at sofas for hours, Anthony.
Anthony
I know, maybe we should leave off for now and grab some lunch.
Karen
Good idea, we can come back with fresh eyes.
Anthony
Exactly, let's decide where to eat.
at a cozy café
Catching Up Over Coffee
Frank
Hey Donna, let's pick up where we left off last time.
Donna
Sure, we were discussing the new project ideas, right?
Frank
Exactly, I think we had some great concepts to explore further.
Donna
Yes, let's dive back into those ideas and see where they take us.
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Similar to "to leave off":
- 1pause
- 2halt