(Definition of leave something/someone behind from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Definition of leave behind phrasal verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

To abandon, neglect, or forego someone or something: I can't believe you would leave behind your whole family. We boarded the plane to Tahiti and left all our troubles behind.

If a person, country, or organization is left behind, they remain at a lower level than others because they are not as quick at understanding things or developing.

LEAVE BEHIND definition: (adverb) to forget or neglect to bring or take See examples of leave behind used in a sentence.

• Soon it would take off, leaving her behind. • When people flee a country at the outbreak of war, they do not leave their valuables behind. • Now that they had left Naples way behind them she …

Dec 14, 2025 · We (accidentally) left behind our bags at the airport. Just leave your cares behind you and enjoy the party.

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb leave behind is to forget or not take someone or something with you when you leave a place. For example, it can mean forgetting your phone …

Define leave behind. leave behind synonyms, leave behind pronunciation, leave behind translation, English dictionary definition of leave behind. vb 1. to forget or neglect to bring or …

Definitions of leave behind verb depart and not take along “He left behind all his possessions when he moved to Europe” synonyms: leave be survived by after one's death