at (one's) leisure


at (one's) leisure

Done according to one's own convenience or comfort. The tour group always gives us a couple free hours so we can explore each city at our leisure. There is no time limit to the exam, so please complete it at your leisure.See also: leisure

at leisure

1. When one has the time to do something. In this usage, a possessive pronoun is used between "at" and "leisure." No rush, you can fill out that paperwork at your leisure2. In a relaxed manner. I like to spend my weekends reading at leisure.3. With free time; unoccupied. I just graduated from college—can't I spend some time at leisure?See also: leisure

at leisure

 and at one's leisureat one's convenience. Choose one or the other at your leisure. Please drop by at your leisure.See also: leisure

at leisure

1. Slowly, without haste, as in the famous 16th-century proverb, Marry in haste and repent at leisure. 2. Unemployed, having free time, as in I'm not looking for another job right now; I want to be at leisure for at least a few months . This usage has become less common but is still heard. [1300s] Also see at one's leisure. See also: leisure

at (your) ˈleisure

without needing to hurry, at a convenient time for you: I’m not going to read this report now; I’ll read it later at my leisure.See also: leisure

at (one's) leisure

When one has free time; at one's convenience: I'll return the call at my leisure.See also: leisure