Leaving
//ˈliːvɪŋ// verb
verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 the act of departing wordnet
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of leave form-of, gerund, participle, present
"From the ground, Colombo’s port does not look like much. Those entering it are greeted by wire fences, walls dating back to colonial times and security posts. For mariners leaving the port after lonely nights on the high seas, the delights of the B52 Night Club and Stallion Pub lie a stumble away."
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More examples"On leaving school, he went to Africa."
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