leave

IPA(Pronunciation)

/liːv/

countable uncountable dated

Permission to be absent; time away from one's work. / (dated or law) Permission. / (dated) Farewell, departure.

Japanese Meaning

勤務先からの離脱の許可、休暇 / （古風または法律用語としての）許可 / （古風な表現での）別れ、出発

She requested a week's leave to care for her sick child.

彼女は病気の子どもの世話をするため、一週間の休暇を申請した。

Sense（1）

Permission to be absent; time away from one's work.

I've been given three weeks' leave by my boss.

Sense（2）

(dated or law) Permission.

Might I beg leave to accompany you?

Sense（3）

(dated) Farewell, departure.

I took my leave of the gentleman without a backward glance.

leaves

（ plural ）