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take leave

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take (one's) leave (of someone)

to say good-bye to someone and leave. I took leave of the hostess at an early hour. One by one, the guests took their leave.

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take leave

also take a leave (of absence)

to use time permitted to be away from work For the first time fathers are allowed to take leave to care for new babies or for seriously ill children. Employees must tell employers ahead of time that they plan to take a leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

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take your leave

to go away from a gathering Barlow could only manage a few brief words before taking his leave of this group of happy supporters.

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