vacation

vacation

 

vacation American English (a period of time spent away from work, business, or school): I had a relaxing vacation this summer.

holiday British English (a period of time spent away from work, business, or school): I usually take my holidays during the summer.

break informal (a short period of time spent away from work, business, or school): I decided to take a weekend break in New York.

leave (a period of time when you are permitted not to work): He took sick leave from work.

time off (time when you are allowed not to be at work or school): I needed some time off to visit the dentist.

day off (a day when you are permitted not to be at work or school): If you want a day off work, you’ll need to ask the boss.

furlough (a period when a worker or soldier is allowed to be absent): Some soldiers were returning home on furlough.

sabbatical (a period when someone is allowed not to be at work in order to study or travel): Professor Wilson is on sabbatical until January.

recess (a brief period when members of parliament or other official bodies stop working): The parliament is taking its summer recess starting July 20.

 

 

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One comment

  1. Amanda

    Thanks, it is quite informative

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