taking leave

NOUN

departure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

escape evacuation exit exodus flight passage removal retirement retreat separation takeoff walkout withdrawal

STRONG

abandonment adieu decampment desertion egress egression embarkation emigration expatriation farewell getaway going goodbye hegira leave-taking migration parting powder recession sailing stampede start vacation

WEAK

bow out congé going away quitting setting forth setting-out taking off vanishing act withdrawing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

arrival coming entrance stay

STRONG

greeting hello

WEAK

abidance continuation keeping

Example Sentences

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Ms Kim says she underwent IVF for her first child without taking leave at all.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2025

Workers taking leave to care for a new baby or for a sick family member will see a boost in benefits under Senate Bill 951, which passed in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2025

If they’re the ones taking leave, enforcing work-life boundaries, and setting realistic expectations, the middle managers and their employees can follow suit.

From Slate • Aug. 1, 2024

Before taking leave, Pereira was removed as head of FUNAI’s division for isolated and recently contacted tribes.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 17, 2022

“I start for London, Miss Havisham, to-morrow,” I was exceedingly careful what I said, “and I thought you would kindly not mind my taking leave of you.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

taking leave

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