Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
excuse yourself
Phrasal Verb
/ɪkˈskjuːz jɔːrˈsɛlf/
Definition
To take a moment away from a conversation or situation, typically for a brief period of time.
Examples
- She politely excused herself from the meeting to take an important phone call.
- When he felt overwhelmed at the party, he decided to excuse himself for a moment.
Meaning
It is a polite way of saying you need to leave or be excused from a discussion or gathering for personal reasons.
Synonyms
- Leave
- Step away
- Withdraw
