leave over

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To allow a portion to remain unused or unconsumed.

Examples

The family leaves over enough food from Sunday dinner for Monday lunch and dinner.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Give over; stop it!

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “leave over” mean?

To allow a portion to remain unused or unconsumed.

Is “leave over” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.