on vacation
Off enjoying leisure
On vacation describes being away from work or regular responsibilities for leisure or rest.
Americans go on vacation; the British equivalent is on holiday.
The phrase functions as both adjective and adverb: The boss is on vacation until Monday, We met them on vacation in Mexico.
Someone on vacation is understood to be temporarily unavailable.
- cruise shipPleasure voyage vessel
- accommodationShelter or housing provided
- beachSandy waterside margin
- resortPlace for getaways
- all inclusiveContaining every possible element
relaxation · sightseeing · itinerary · adventure sports · rejuvenation · mountains · time off · out of office · getting away · tropical island · wanderlust · cultural exploration · souvenir shopping · packing · anticipation · reservations · travel plans · joy
on vacationat work
Currently doing one's occupation
working · on duty · on the job · employed · on the clock
vacation, vacancy, vacate, vacations, vacationing, vacationer, vacationed, vacationers, vacating