takes a break
Stops for respite
To take a break is to pause from an activity, usually to rest or refresh oneself: Let's take a break and grab some coffee.
The phrase implies temporary interruption rather than stopping altogether.
A break can last minutes or months: She took a break from social media.
Taking a break from a relationship suggests a trial separation.
- eatConsume for sustenance
- step awayTemporarily leave a situation
- relaxBecome less tense
- restCessation of activity
- unwindRelease accumulated tension
reprieve · meditate · pause · catch breath · intermission · decompress · clear head · respite · nap · breathe · recess · timeout · stretch · downtime · drink · regroup · lie down · reflect
takes a breakkeeps going
Remains in motion
continues · perseveres · presses on · soldiers on · pushes through
takes a breakgives up
Ceases effort or resistance
quits · abandons · throws in the towel · resigns · walks away
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