r&r
Leave from duty
R&R stands for rest and relaxation—time off from work or duty to recover energy.
The term originated in military contexts, describing leave granted to soldiers away from combat zones: After six months deployed, the troops finally got some R&R.
In civilian use, it refers to any leisure break: I'm taking a week of R&R at the beach.
Leisure time away
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
- spaTherapeutic wellness facility
- wellnessOverall state of health
unwinding · staycation · holiday · beach · resort · hammock · rejuvenation · pampering
Sanctioned time away
- furloughGranted absence from work
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
- decompressionReduction of pressure
- barracksSoldiers' residential building
deployment · shore leave · liberty · stand-down · recuperation · rotation · base · stateside
vacation
Leisure time away
wellness · unwinding · staycation · holiday · beach · resort · hammock · rejuvenation · pampering · massage
leave
Sanctioned time away
- furloughGranted absence from work
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
- decompressionReduction of pressure
barracks · deployment · shore leave · liberty · stand-down · recuperation · rotation · base · stateside · off-duty
rock and roll
Rhythm-heavy fifties pop
guitar · rockabilly · jukebox · dance · swing · boogie · riff · backbeat · vinyl · fifties
r&ractive duty
Current military employment status
combat duty · deployment · tour of duty · front line · combat
rest, recreation, resting, rested, restful, restless, recreate, recreational, recreating