leave behind Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb depart and not take along
    • He left behind all his possessions when he moved to Europe
  2. verb be survived by after one's death
    leave.
    • He left six children
    • At her death, she left behind her husband and 11 cats
  3. verb leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking
    leave; leave alone.
    • leave it as is
    • leave the young fawn alone
    • leave the flowers that you see in the park behind

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