take leave

• Formeller Ausdruck, der bedeutet, wegzugehen, sich zu verabschieden oder sich von der Arbeit bzw. vom Dienst zu verabschieden oder Urlaub zu nehmen.

A somewhat formal expression meaning to depart, say goodbye, or take time off from work or duty.

1. To say goodbyeB2formal

   To formally or politely say goodbye to someone before departing.

   Abschied nehmen

   • He took leave of his host and walked out the door.
   • She took leave of her colleagues before retiring.
   • They took leave of each other at the airport.

2. To take time offB2formal

   To take a period of absence from work or duty.

   Urlaub nehmen

   • She took leave from her job to travel abroad.
   • He took leave for a month to care for his sick mother.
   • The employee took leave without pay.