take leave

/teɪk liv/
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Other forms: took leave; taking leave; taken leave; takes leave

Definitions of take leave
  1. verb
    go away or leave
    synonyms: depart, quit
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    walk out of
    leave, usually as an expression of disapproval
    congee
    depart after obtaining formal permission
    beat a retreat
    depart hastily
    plump out
    depart suddenly
    break camp, decamp
    leave a camp
    type of:
    go away, go forth, leave
    go away from a place
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