Take a leave of absence meaning in English

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Definition

to take a leave of absence: to take a break or a holiday from work idiom
Luna took a leave of absence to save tree frogs in the Amazon.

Examples

  • "Susie : Secondly, I have met with all of our major clients to let them know about Bruno's leave of absence."
  • "Secondly, I have met with all of our major clients to let them know about Bruno's leave of absence."
  • "All this to say: I will be taking a temporary leave of absence from the company, effective immediately."
Exercise 1
Summarize the purpose of this letter in 10 words or fewer!
Summarize the purpose of this letter in 10 words or fewer!
This is incorrect. There is no indication that Karen Hughes has been "fired" (sacked, or terminated from her job). An employee who has been fired generally receives a letter from their employer.
This is incorrect. There is no indication that Karen Hughes plans on coming back to the Delavigne Corporation, which is implied when someone takes a "leave of absence". Reasons for taking a "leave of absence" might include maternity, paternity, health or personal issues.
This is correct. To "tender one's resignation" is a formal expression meaning to announce that one is "quitting" or "leaving" their job. Karen has written a letter of resignation, which provides written notice that she is "quitting" their job.
This is incorrect. Karen Hughes makes no mention of another job or company in her letter. She writes that she is quitting her job with Delavigne because she wants to spend more time with her family.

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