leave on

English

Verb

leave on (third-person singular simple present leaves on, present participle leaving on, simple past and past participle left on)

1. (transitive, idiomatic) To cause or allow to remain in the on or open position.

   Should I turn off this light or leave it on?

   Should I shut off this water or leave it on?

Synonyms

• keep on

Antonyms

• shut off
• turn off

Coordinate terms

• switch on
• turn on