time off

1. A break from one's employment or school, as in I need some time off from teaching to work on my dissertation, or He took time off to make some phone calls. [First half of 1900s]

Example Sentences

Potential swings in stock prices risk being amplified in the coming week, as liquidity can become thin in the market as many investors may be taking time off around Thanksgiving.

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“And,” he said, “I’m looking forward to some time off.”

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Did not look fit and spent time off the field.

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Australia's Khawaja has again not opened the batting after spending more time off the field.

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"The last few years I've enjoyed time off to do some exploration and other things," said Gilmore, whose 34 event wins is second only to men's legend Kelly Slater.

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Related Words

• day off 
• downtime 
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• leave of absence 
• respite 
• sabbatical 
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