take a break
idiom
: to stop doing something for a short period of time : to rest
I'm tired. Let's take a break.
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At the center of the parlor is a large rectangle table with several stools for large groups to sit, talk and take a break.
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Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The star will take a break from filming as a precaution and return to set in a few days.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
The actor suffered a mild concussion and will take a break from filming for the next few days out of an abundance of caution.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
Dreamscape Coffee This is the perfect place to take a break from leaf peeping in Woodstock.
—Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
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Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The star will take a break from filming as a precaution and return to set in a few days.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
The actor suffered a mild concussion and will take a break from filming for the next few days out of an abundance of caution.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
Dreamscape Coffee This is the perfect place to take a break from leaf peeping in Woodstock.
—Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for take a break
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“Take a break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20break. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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