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leave behind

leave behind

 
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leave
part of speech: phrase
definition 1: to leave or go ahead without bringing (something or someone).
His father made him leave his phone behind when they went on their camping trip.She couldn't run fast enough, so the other kids left her behind.This time when we went to the beach, we left the dog behind.
definition 2: to go on with one's life without retaining or remembering (something).
At age twenty, she was forced to leave her dreams behind.It took some time, but he finally managed to leave his feelings for her behind.