leaving early
phraseUK /ˈliːvɪŋ ˈɜːli/
US /ˈliːvɪŋ ˈɜːrli/
Going away from a place before the usual time.
She is leaving early today to catch her bus.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Going out of a game or event before it is finished.
The fans were leaving early because their team was losing.
3. Quitting a job before the usual end of the workday.
He is leaving early on Fridays to pick up his kids.
4. Ending a school day before the normal time.
The students are leaving early because of the snow.