Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
leave-alone
verb phrase
/liːv əˈloʊn/
Definition
To refrain from interfering with someone or something; to allow to be as they are without interference.
Examples
- Sometimes, it’s best to leave-alone the issues that do not concern you.
- She preferred to leave-alone her friend’s personal choices.
Meaning
Leave-alone refers to the act of giving someone or something space and freedom, allowing them to act without intervention or pressures.
Synonyms
- let be
- leave be
- allow
- back off
