take leave

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Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To depart from a place or person; to say goodbye: The phrase "take leave" means to go away from somewhere or someone, often formally or politely. It implies a deliberate act of departure, frequently after a visit, meeting, or period of presence.
Usage
  • "Take leave" is a formal or somewhat literary verb phrase. It is often used in written English or in formal speech. It can be used with or without an object.
  • Common structures include:
    • take leave of [someone]
    • take one's leave
  • It is less common in casual, everyday conversation where "leave," "go," or "say goodbye" are typically used.
Examples
  • Verb:
    • After the meeting, he took leave of his colleagues and returned to his office.
    • It was getting late, so we took our leave and headed home.
    • She took a polite leave of her host before stepping out into the night.
Advanced Usage
  • "To take one's leave": This is a set phrase meaning to depart formally.
    • With a final bow, the ambassador took his leave from the assembly.
  • "To take leave of one's senses": This is an idiomatic expression meaning to act irrationally or crazy (Note: This is an idiom containing the phrase; it is not the core definition of "take leave" as a phrasal verb).
    • You must have taken leave of your senses to make such a risky investment!
Variants and Related Words
  • Leave (verb): To go away from a place.
    • The train will leave the station in five minutes.
  • Leave-taking (noun): A formal or polite act of departure; farewell.
    • The leave-taking was emotional for everyone involved.
Synonyms
  • Depart: To go away, especially from a place.
  • Bid farewell: To say goodbye.
  • Withdraw: To remove oneself from a situation or place.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Leave off: To stop doing something.
    • He left off working at six o'clock.
  • Leave out: To omit or not include.
    • She accidentally left out an important detail.
Related Idioms
  • Take French leave: To leave secretly or without permission (Note: This is a separate idiom).
    • He took French leave from the party when no one was looking.
Verb
  1. go away or leave

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