Definition leave in British English

leave noun

[uncountable] noun

/liːv/

▪ give, grant, obtain, request, seek

a period of time away from your job or from the armed forces

Example

Tony, who had been granted leave, was home for several weeks.

Example

You are entitled to six weeks' annual leave.

Example

I met her while I was on leave.

Synonyms and related words

absenteeism break career break

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Example

You've been granted leave to appeal against the decision.

Example

Sanchez was absent without leave from Fort Liley.

Example

By your leave, I'll see to the arrangements immediately.

Synonyms and related words

permission consent approval

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