leaving
intermediateB1/ˈliːvɪŋ/ · leav-ing
to allow or cause to remain in a place or condition.
Meanings
to allow or cause to remain in a place or condition.
کسی جگہ یا حالت میں رہنے دینا یا چھوڑ دینا۔
چھوڑنا
chhorna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- leaving home
- leaving a message
- leaving the party
Example Sentences
I am leaving for the airport in a few minutes.
میں چند لمحوں میں ایئرپورٹ کے لیے چھوڑ رہا ہوں۔
main chand lamhon mein airport ke liye chhor raha hoon.
She is leaving her job to pursue higher studies.
وہ اعلیٰ تعلیم حاصل کرنے کے لیے اپنی ملازمت چھوڑ رہی ہے۔
woh aala taleem hasil karne ke liye apni mulazmat chhor rahi hai.
The train is leaving the station on time.
ٹرین وقت پر اسٹیشن چھوڑ رہی ہے۔
train waqt par station chhor rahi hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of leaving as simply 'letting go' of a place or situation.
Imagine an open door representing the act of leaving.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ جانے کب سے چھوڑا ہے تجھ کو، سن زمین پر، تیری راہوں کو کیوں چھوڑوں۔
Na jaane kab se chhoda hai tujh ko, sun zameen par, teri raahon ko kyun chhorun.
I do not know how long I've left you, listen earth, why should I forsake your paths.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چھوڑنے کا موقع دینا ہے۔
Chhorne ka mauqa dena hai.
To give a chance to leave.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "lǣfan" — to allow to remain; to leave
First known use: 14th century
The word has evolved from Old English into its current form in Modern English with a consistent meaning of departing or allowing someone or something to remain.