Meaning of the word leaving in English

What does leaving mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

leaving

US /ˈliːvɪŋ/
UK /ˈliːvɪŋ/

Noun

the action of going away from someone or something

Example:
Her sudden leaving surprised everyone.
We celebrated his leaving for college.

Verb

present participle of 'leave'

Example:
He is leaving for work now.
She was leaving a message on his voicemail.