leaving
adjective
- departing, going
noun
- abandon something in exchange for another; permanently leave an association/relationship/way of living
- allow to remain or to continue by inaction, agent cannot be moving
- exist or remain (potentially after others were removed)
- bequeath, as in a will
- act of putting off or postponing something
- deferring action to another
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈliːvɪŋ/
verb
- present participle and gerund of leave
“From the ground, Colombo’s port does not look like much. Those entering it are greeted by wire fences, walls dating back to colonial times and security posts. For mariners leaving the port after lonely nights on the high seas, the delights of the B52 Night Club and Stallion Pub lie a stumble away.”