Leave-taking
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Leave-taking is a noun meaning The process of saying goodbye.
Meaning
The process of saying goodbye.
More Meanings
- The act or process of taking leave (time away from work)
Example Sentences
The diplomat's formal leave-taking took up most of the day.
“After the leave-taking of the king, war broke out between us and the Swedes.”
As a mother and a middle manager, Sasha had given a lot of thought to the issue of leave-taking.
Word Forms
- leave-takings
- leavetaking
Synonyms for leave-taking
Depending on context, synonyms include valediction, leave, parting, farewell.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include farewell, leave, parting, leavetaking, valediction, departure.
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