left off

Meanings

• Verb

  To go away or depart from a place or situation before the intended or expected time.

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Variants

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leave off , leaves off , leaving off , left off

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Etymology

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The term 'left off' comes from Old English 'leofan,' meaning 'beloved,' and 'of,' meaning 'from.' Originally, 'leave' meant 'to let go' or 'to allow,' and 'left off' meant 'to stop doing something.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'left off' is often used in the context of recording music to describe a mistake where a section is accidentally omitted.

2. In the novel 'Moby-Dick,' the character Queequeg is described as having 'left off' his tattooing for a time.

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Related Concepts

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1. Abandon: The act of giving up or forsaking something completely.

2. Departure: The act of leaving a place or starting a journey.

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Culture

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In literature, 'left off' has been used to describe characters who abandon their duties or responsibilities, leading to negative consequences. In music, 'left off' can refer to a mistake in recording where a section is inadvertently omitted.

How to Memorize "left off"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the image of someone walking away from a situation before it's completed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'left off' with the image of an unfinished puzzle or a half-eaten sandwich.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Leftovers' to remember the meaning of 'left off': 'Leftovers' stands for 'Let Everyone Finish On Time,' but when you 'left off,' you're not finishing on time.

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