leave off meaning and definition

LEAVE OFF verb

Definition of leave off (verb)

1. come to an end, stop or cease
   • "the road leaves off at the edge of the forest"; "leave off where you started"
2. prevent from being included or considered or accepted
   • "The bad results were excluded from the report"; "Leave off the top piece"
   • synonyms: except, exclude, leave out, omit, take out
   • antonym: include
3. stop using
   • "leave off your jacket--no need to wear it here"