leave at the door verb1 •To dispense with something for now; to forget about it situationally, or omit or discard it in a given place or instance.Or, if you’re talking to someone who’s more buttoned up and direct – maybe a superior or an executive – go straight for the answer. Leave the humour at the door, if that’s what they do. — 2020 formsleft at the door · leaving at the door · leaves at the door
