Meaning of leave alone in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    leave alone

    Definitions

    1. leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking

    Examples

    • « leave it as is »
    • « leave the young fawn alone »
    • « leave the flowers that you see in the park behind »

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