breathing-space
Room to recover
Breathing-space is room or time to pause and recover.
The literal sense—physical space allowing air to circulate—extends to figurative relief from pressure: The loan gave us some breathing-space while we sorted out our finances.
Also spelled as one word or two: breathingspace, breathing space.
Scheduled performance pause
- interludePause between sections
- hiatusBreak in activity
- breakInterrupt continuity
- haltComplete sudden stop
lull · interval · rest · timeout · reprieve · gap · suspension · recess
Permissible margin of freedom
- latitudeGeographic or personal freedom
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- marginEdge of a page
- roomEnclosed interior area
slack · clearance · openness · maneuvering · cushion · buffer · allowance · tolerance
Short pause from hardship
- reprievePostponement of punishment
- relaxationState of being unwound
- easeLack of strain
- reposePeaceful stillness or calm
tranquility · serenity · calmness · stillness · quietude · peace · downtime · decompression
intermission
Scheduled performance pause
halt · lull · interval · rest · timeout · reprieve · gap · suspension · recess · adjournment
leeway
Permissible margin of freedom
- latitudeGeographic or personal freedom
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- marginEdge of a page
room · slack · clearance · openness · maneuvering · cushion · buffer · allowance · tolerance · play
respite
Short pause from hardship
- reprievePostponement of punishment
- relaxationState of being unwound
- easeLack of strain
repose · tranquility · serenity · calmness · stillness · quietude · peace · downtime · decompression · unwinding
breathing-spacestress
Pressure, mental or vocal
pressure · crunch · squeeze · suffocation · strain
breathing-spacedeadline
Time limit for completion
time crunch · urgency · rush · crunch time · time pressure
breathing-spaceconfinement
State of being restricted
suffocation · tightness · constriction · cramped quarters · crowding
breathing, space, breath, breathe, breathed, breather, breathless, breathlessly, breathlessness