leave-taking

[leev-tey-king]

noun

1. a saying farewell; a parting or goodbye; departure.

   His leave-taking was brief.

leave-taking

noun

1. the act of departing; a farewell

Word History and Origins

Origin of leave-taking¹

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75

Related Words

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