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excuse oneself

/ɪkˈskjus ˌwʌnˈsɛlf/ /ɪkˈskjuːs wɒnˈsɛlf/
collocation Social Formal
  1. 1 izin istemek, müsaade istemek
  2. 2 özür dilemek

Definition (English)

  1. To politely ask for permission to leave a place or a social situation.
  2. To apologize for something you have done or for needing to leave.

Example Sentences

  1. I must excuse myself; I have an early meeting tomorrow.
    Müsaade istemeliyim; yarın erken bir toplantım var.
  2. She excused herself to answer an urgent phone call.
    Acil bir telefon görüşmesine cevap vermek için izin istedi.
  3. He excused himself for being late to the dinner.
    Akşam yemeğine geç kaldığı için özür diledi.

Synonyms

ask permission to leavetake leave politelyapologize to leaverequest to leave

Related Words

politenessetiquettesocial situationapologypermissionleave

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