What is the meaning of leave off?

verb

  • Come to an end, stop or cease.
    • usage: "the road leaves off at the edge of the forest"; "leave off where you started"
  • Prevent from being included or considered or accepted.
    • usage: "The bad results were excluded from the report"; "Leave off the top piece"
  • Stop using.
    • usage: "leave off your jacket-no need to wear it here"
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