on leave



on leave

In the midst of an official extended absence from one's work, school, etc. Jane just had a baby, so she's on leave. I've been on leave for the past few weeks as my illness has gotten worse.
See also: leave, on

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
PancrasPAN-krəsEnglish (Archaic)
AlperttiAHL-pert-teeFinnish
Noureddine-Arabic
Narinah-reeKorean
Ault[ɔ:lt]
Emmanuellee-man-WELFrench