abbreviation
LOA
el-oh-AY
LOA (abbreviation) means Leave of absence: an agreed period away from work or study during which a person keeps their job or place. Example: “She is on LOA until the end of the semester.”
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1
Leave of absence: an agreed period away from work or study during which a person keeps their job or place.
"She is on LOA until the end of the semester."
"HR approved a three-month LOA for medical reasons."
2
Length overall: the total length of a boat measured from the tip of the bow to the end of the stern.
"The marina cannot berth anything over twelve metres LOA."
3
Letter of authority or letter of authorisation: a document giving one party permission to act on another's behalf.
"The broker cannot contact your existing insurer without a signed LOA."
How to use LOA
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn agreed stretch of time away from work or study.
When to use it
Chiefly used in HR, shipping and finance; spell it out on first mention in general writing.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
on LOA
request an LOA
approved LOA
LOA of 12 metres
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Etymology
An initialism; the senses expand to "leave of absence", "length overall" and "letter of authority" respectively.
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What does LOA mean at work?
In a workplace it almost always means leave of absence — an approved period away from your job, which may be paid or unpaid depending on the reason and the employer's policy. Your role is normally held open for your return.
What is the difference between LOA and PTO?
PTO, or paid time off, is the pool of holiday and personal days you accrue and can book at will. An LOA is a longer, specially approved absence for a defined reason such as illness, caring duties or study, and is often unpaid.
What is the meaning of LOA?
"LOA" (abbreviation) means leave of absence: an agreed period away from work or study during which a person keeps their job or place.
What is another word for LOA?
Other words for "LOA" include leave of absence, sabbatical, time off.
