work break
Brief job intermission
A work break is a short period of rest during working hours—time to step away from tasks, stretch, eat, or mentally reset.
Most jobs build in scheduled breaks; others allow them informally.
I'll finish this after my work break.
The term emphasizes that the pause is sanctioned, not shirking.
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
- restCessation of activity
- coffeeBrewed bean beverage
- lunchMidday meal
- recessPause in activity
timeout · time out · breather · intermission · respite · downtime · snack · stretch · stretch your legs · smoke · relief · relaxation · step away · cubicle · water cooler chat · watercooler · vending · caffeine
- breakbreakaway, breakout, breakthrough, breakup, heartbreak
- break timesrecess, intermission, halftime