American Sign Language:  "leave"

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LEAVE-"go away" vs LEAVE-"leave behind/abandon"
The English word "leave" has multiple meanings, make sure use the right sign to express your intended meaning.

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LEAVE as in "go away"
This sign looks like the sign for "AND" but the location is different.  "AND" is in front of the body.  LEAVE is done more to the side.

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LEAVE - "withdraw / exodus"
Use this variation for a larger group of people leaving.  Like an "exodus."

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LEAVE-BEHIND or ABANDON

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