Definition

A person who departs from a place, especially someone who leaves a job or organization.

Example

The company held a farewell party for the leaver to wish them well in their new position.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new leaver in our team?

Yeah, I heard they're moving to a different city.

I wonder what made them decide to be a leaver so suddenly.

Sometimes life just takes you in a different direction, I guess.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Leaver → The word is formed from "leave" (from Old English *lefan*, meaning to allow or let) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A leaver is a person who allows or lets go of something, often referring to someone who departs or exits.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'lets go' ('leave') of a place or situation — that's why a leaver is someone who departs.

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