leave-taking

• Nom désignant l'action de prendre congé de quelqu'un ou de s'en aller, souvent lors d'une séparation polie ou formelle. Peut aussi renvoyer au moment ou à la manière dont on dit au revoir.

A noun referring to the act of departing politely or saying goodbye.

1. Polite departureB2formal

   The act of saying goodbye or departing politely from someone or a place.

   Prise de congé

   • The guests made their leave-taking after the dinner party.
   • A formal leave-taking is expected at the end of the ceremony.
   • She performed a graceful leave-taking, thanking everyone for their hospitality.

   Synonymesadieufarewellgoodbyepartingsend-offvalediction

   Antonymesarrivalgreetingmeetingwelcome