英语词汇“thesaurus_leave-off-something-doing-something”的音标、意思、用法及中文翻译-反思网

leave off (something/doing something)

TO END SOMETHING OR CAUSE IT TO END

Synonyms and examples

stop
Stop pulling your brother's hair this instant!

quit
Quit poking your sister, will you?

halt
We halted the assembly line to check the equipment.

discontinue
formal
The lab has discontinued this line of research due to ethical concerns.

cease
formal
All operations at the company will cease, and the assets will be auctioned off.

desist
formal
Will you desist from making such hurtful comments during this painful time?

cease and desist
specialized
The judge ordered them to cease and desist making the imitation product immediately.

lay off (something)
informal
I've gained enough weight that I should probably lay off dessert for a bit.

cut it/that out
informal
Boys! Cut that out right now or you'll be sent to your rooms!

can
mainly USinformal
Hey, can it! I'm trying to pay attention to the movie!

Antonym and example

start
When can we start production?
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If you stop something, you end it or cause it to end, usually before you intended to.