Meaning

2 senses
  1. (countable, uncountable)The process of saying goodbye.

    The diplomat's formal leave-taking took up most of the day.

  2. (countable, uncountable)The act or process of taking leave (time away from work)

More definitions
  • the act of departing politely

Forms

plural: leave-takings

Synonyms

5 synonyms
Close in meaning

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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