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.