take leave

• Expressão relativamente formal que significa sair, despedir-se ou tirar licença/férias do trabalho ou do serviço.

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.

   Despedir-se

   • 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.

   Tirar folga

   • 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.