break times
Pauses during work
Break times are scheduled pauses during work or school when people rest, eat, or socialize.
The term appears in workplace policies and school schedules: Break times are staggered to ensure coverage.
In British English especially, break time (singular) refers to a specific recess period: The children play outside during break time.
- recessPause in activity
- intermissionScheduled performance pause
- respiteShort pause from hardship
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
siesta · hiatuses · rests · shift change · relaxation · rest period · recreation · interval · power nap · lunch hour · afternoon slump · elevenses · timeout · work-life balance · employee welfare · breather · occupational health · weekend getaway
- productivityproductivity, checking off, prioritization, finishing, output
- labor lawlabor code, labor law, labor laws, labor standards, labour law
- shift workshift work, day shifts, night shifts, rotating shifts, swing shifts
- union rulesseniority rules, work rules, membership rules, grievance procedure, union shop
- event planningevent planning, event coordination, agenda, timeline, RSVP
- workplace etiquetteemail etiquette, punctuality, handshakes, greetings, introductions
break timeswork hours
Scheduled employment period
working hours · active duty · crunch time · shift work · assignments
break timesovertime hours
Work beyond regular schedule
overtime · billable hours · extra hours · double-time · time-and-a-half
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