leave behind meaning and definition

LEAVE BEHIND verb

Definition of leave behind (verb)

1. depart and not take along
   • "He left behind all his possessions when he moved to Europe"
2. be survived by after one's death
   • "He left six children"; "At her death, she left behind her husband and 11 cats"
   • synonyms: leave
3. leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking
   • "leave it as is"; "leave the young fawn alone"; "leave the flowers that you see in the park behind"
   • synonyms: leave, leave alone