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to leave (behind)
to leave (undone); to not finish
to save; to set aside; to reserve
to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death); to bequeath
to stay (in the ring); to hold on
彼女は日記に思い出を残す習慣がある。
She has a habit of recording memories in her diary.
子供がご飯を残してはいけない。
Children must not leave their food unfinished.
祖父は多くの功績をこの地に残した。
My grandfather left many achievements in this area.