time off
Leave from work
Time off is a period away from work or regular duties, usually for rest or personal matters: I'm taking some time off next week.
The phrase implies temporary absence with an expected return, distinguishing it from quitting or retirement.
Time off may be paid or unpaid depending on employment terms.
State of being unwound
- rechargeRestore electrical capacity
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
- sleepRecurring unconscious repose
nap · siesta · respite · break · pause · decompression · unwinding · stillness
Day of rest
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
- travelMovement between locations
- tripPlanned travel somewhere
- tourismLeisure travel sector
excursion · cruise · resort · destination · sightseeing · itinerary · backpacking · globetrotting
Leisure activities for pleasure
- leisureFree time for relaxation
- sportsCompetitive physical activities
- gamingInteractive electronic entertainment
- entertainmentAgreeable diversion of attention
hiking · camping · fishing · gardening · reading · crafting · biking · swimming
Approved university absence
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- tenureProtected employment status
- professorSenior university teacher
fieldwork · study · grant · career break · extended leave · unpaid leave · professional development · writing retreat
relaxation
State of being unwound
- rechargeRestore electrical capacity
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
sleep · nap · siesta · respite · break · pause · decompression · unwinding · stillness · tranquility
holiday
Day of rest
tourism · excursion · cruise · resort · destination · sightseeing · itinerary · backpacking · globetrotting · adventure
hobbies
Leisure activities for pleasure
- leisureFree time for relaxation
- sportsCompetitive physical activities
- gamingInteractive electronic entertainment
entertainment · hiking · camping · fishing · gardening · reading · crafting · biking · swimming · picnicking
academic leave
Approved university absence
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- tenureProtected employment status
professor · fieldwork · study · grant · career break · extended leave · unpaid leave · professional development · writing retreat · gap year
- employmentjob, jobs, career, careers, interview
- leaveleave, annual leave, sick leave, leave of absence, paid leave
- off timeweekends, holidays, vacation, leave
- stress reliefrelaxation, deep breathing, stress relief, deep breaths, meditation
- time useleisure, recreation, relaxation, vacation, vacations
- work-lifework, leisure, career, jobs, vacation
time offworking hours
Scheduled time for labor
on duty · time on · on the clock · work · at work
time offovertime
Work beyond scheduled hours
extra hours · double shift · extended hours · crunch time · long hours
time offon duty
Actively at one's station
active service · hard at work · busy · engaged · occupied
time, off, times, timely, timed, timing, timetable, untimely, downtime