on leave

adjective phrase

Meaning

Temporarily absent from work or duty with official permission.

Examples

She has been on leave since last month to care for her newborn baby.
The soldier was on leave for ten days before returning to his post.

Synonyms: away, off, absent, on sabbatical

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on leave

adjective phrase

Pronunciation: /ɒn liːv/

Definition

Temporarily absent from work or duty with official permission.

Examples

She has been on leave since last month to care for her newborn baby.
The soldier was on leave for ten days before returning to his post.
Employees are entitled to be on leave for a certain number of days each year.

Synonyms of on leave

Words with a similar meaning to on leave:

away
off
absent
on sabbatical

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