leave out
Third Person
leaves out
Present Participle
leaving out
Past Tense
left out
Past Participle
left out
1
to intentionally exclude someone or something
transitive
- The author left out a crucial plot point, leaving readers confused and unsatisfied.
- The parents decided to leave out their teenage son from their decision-making process, causing him to feel frustrated and unheard.
- The scientist left out a key variable from the experiment, invalidating the results.
- The teacher left out my essay from the grading stack, resulting in a delay in receiving my feedback.
- I’ll leave out the technical terms to make the explanation simpler.
Antonyms:
2
to cause something to remain outdoors or in an exposed environment
transitive
- Despite the forecast predicting clear skies, it's advisable not to leave sensitive electronic equipment out in case of unexpected rain.
- If the weather is dry, you can leave out the freshly-washed laundry to air-dry in the breeze.
- The mechanic suggested not to leave out the tools overnight to prevent them from exposure to dew and moisture.
- It's convenient to leave the trash bins out for collection on the designated days.
- As the sun set, she decided to leave out the garden furniture for a pleasant evening under the stars.