a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

[ Syn: reprieve ]

a pause from doing something (as work); we took a 10-minute break; he took time out to recuperate

[ Syn: recess , break , time out ]

an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

[ Syn: suspension , reprieve , hiatus , abatement ]

a pause for relaxation; people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests

[ Syn: rest , relief , rest period ]

the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment

[ Syn: reprieve ]

postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution

[ Syn: reprieve ]