Meaning

1 senses
  1. (uncountable, usually)A period of time during which a person is absent from work or other duty for a reason other than normal holidays or a vacation, which may be paid or unpaid.

    the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty

Examples

9 sentences
  1. I'm taking a leave of absence.

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  2. Tom applied for a leave of absence.

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  3. I want to take a leave of absence.

    ruЯ хочу взять отгул.

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  4. I assume you'll be taking a leave of absence.

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  5. You may want to take a leave of absence.

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Translations

1 languages

Forms

plural: leaves of absence
Singularleave of absence

uncountable · Lesson

Synonyms

2 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty:leave

See also

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