take a break
idiom
: to stop doing something for a short period of time : to rest
I'm tired. Let's take a break.
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Either take a break from charging or opt to charge your phone indoors.
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Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 24 June 2024
With school out for the summer, the Courier Journal Student of the Week will take a break too.
—Veda Morgan, The Courier-Journal, 28 May 2024
All three stars skipped the road game against the Vancouver Whitecaps Saturday night to take a break heading into a busy week, and the shorthanded Miami roster stepped up with a 2-1 victory to extend the team’s unbeaten streak to 10 games.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 May 2024
Any significant deterioration in performance or signs of struggling are reasons to take a break.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 10 May 2024
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Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 24 June 2024
With school out for the summer, the Courier Journal Student of the Week will take a break too.
—Veda Morgan, The Courier-Journal, 28 May 2024
All three stars skipped the road game against the Vancouver Whitecaps Saturday night to take a break heading into a busy week, and the shorthanded Miami roster stepped up with a 2-1 victory to extend the team’s unbeaten streak to 10 games.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 May 2024
Any significant deterioration in performance or signs of struggling are reasons to take a break.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 10 May 2024
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“Take a break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20break. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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