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Leave

Meaning in military & defence, with examples

/liːv/nounCommon term

In military & defence, leave means: Official permission to be away from duty for a period of time, for example for a holiday, family reasons or illness.

In Turkish: izin

How it is used

Personnel go on leave, are on leave and apply for leave; leave is approved or cancelled. Types include annual leave, sick leave and compassionate leave for a family emergency. Here 'leave' is an uncountable noun.

Example sentences

  1. All leave is cancelled during the exercise period.

  2. She is on leave until Monday, so please contact her deputy.

Common collocations

  • go on leave
  • annual leave
  • sick leave
  • compassionate leave
  • leave request
  • personnelThe people who work for an organisation, especially the members of the armed forces, as opposed to its equipment.
  • dischargeThe official release of a person from military service, at the end of their contract or period of service or for medical or other reasons.
  • commanderThe officer in charge of a unit, ship, base or operation, who has the authority and responsibility to make decisions and give orders.
  • barracksA group of buildings where soldiers live and work, usually with sleeping quarters, offices, a dining hall and training facilities.

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