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take a break

SEE SYNONYMS FOR take a break

Interrupt one's activity briefly, as in We've been working for two hours; let's take a break. Also see take five.

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You may have read the word "simmer" in a recipe or two, but what does it really mean?
To cook in water that begins cold and then reaches a boil.
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Words nearby take a break

take, take aback, take a back seat, take a bath, take a bow, take a break, take account of, take a chance, take a crack at, take a dim view of, take advantage of
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Words related to take a break

unwind, recline, take it easy, sit back, lie down, interrupt, hesitate, waver, shake, adjourn, break up, terminate, dissolve, break off, soften, calm, loosen up, breathe, relax, lean