1. The pronunciation of "leave" is /li?v/.2. It means to go away or to stay behind.3. When you are bidding farewell to a place or a person, you can say, "I'm leaving" or "I'm going to leave."4. In a nautical context, "leave" can refer to the act of setting sail.5. "Leave" can also mean to take a leave of absence or to request time off, as in "He left work early because he was feeling unwell."6. It is also commonly used as a verb to indicate an action of leaving, such as "I'm going to leave my job next month and start my own business."7. Additionally, "leave" can be used to suggest that something be left or placed somewhere, as in "Don't leave your keys on the table."8. In this sense, "leave" is a command or suggestion to ensure that an item is placed in the correct location, as in "Please leave your shoes at the door."