leaves, left, leaving
to leave out
phrasal verb
To not include someone or something in a group or list
- 1She felt sad when they left out her name from the invitation list.
- 2Make sure you don't leave out any important details in your report.
When you leave out something, you are not putting it in a group or list. It is like forgetting to invite someone to a party or not including a certain item on a shopping list. It means that thing or person is not part of the group or list.
Remember, leaving out someone or something can sometimes lead to hurt feelings or misunderstandings. Make sure to double-check your lists or groups to avoid any unintentional exclusions.
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at a medieval banquet
The Forgotten Invitation
Sandra
Kenneth, did you send out the invitations for the banquet?
Kenneth
Yes, but I accidentally left out Sir Gregory from the list.
Sandra
Oh no, he's an important guest!
Kenneth
I'll make sure to send his invitation right away.
at a shop
The Overlooked Bracelet
Emily
I think we should get a gift for Sarah's birthday.
Kevin
Great idea! Let's make sure we don't leave out the bracelet she liked.
Emily
Absolutely, it's her favorite.
Kevin
I'll add it to our list right now.
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Similar to "to leave out":
- 1omit
- 2exclude
