breaks

Pauses between tasks

Breaks is the plural of break—pauses, interruptions, or fractures: We took several breaks during the hike, breaks in the clouds.

In music and dance, breaks are rhythmic passages where instruments drop out, leaving drums or bass exposed—the foundation of breakdancing and hip-hop sampling.

Give me a break asks for leniency or expresses disbelief.

That's the breaks accepts misfortune philosophically.

fractures

crack

Narrow break or attempt

fractureSplit in hard material
snapSudden sharp sound
shatterFragment violently, suddenly

splinter · bone · cast · splint · stress · compound · hairline · clean · spiral · greenstick

pauses

intermission

Scheduled performance pause

intervalDuration between two points
respiteShort pause from hardship
hiatusBreak in activity

recess · breather · rest · timeout · lull · interlude · downtime · stoppage · halt · gap

disruptions

interruption

Break in continuity

disruptionForceful interruption of process
breachBreaking of agreement
ruptureViolent tearing apart

split · gap · discontinuity · severance · rift · division · disconnect · schism · violation · infringement

escapes

getaway

Swift departure or retreat

vacationLeisure time away
holidayDay of rest
retreatSanctuary or withdrawal

weekend · trip · excursion · escape · relaxation · resort · staycation · spa · sabbatical · city

opportunities

chance

Likelihood of occurrence

openingGap or start
opportunityFavorable circumstance for advancement
luckyFavored by chance

big · stroke · windfall · advantage · shot · turn · moment

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