take a break

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

Example Sentences

“Don’t you guys take a break?” one reporter asked an agent.

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They announced that the pop outfit would "take a break" after completing their "Confetti" tour in 2022.

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Instagram is the only social media platform Liberty is on, and she has a screen time limit because it reminds her to put the phone down and take a break.

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They would be required to notify minor users at least every three hours to take a break, and that the chatbot is not human.

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She decides to take a break from social media but may return in the future.

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