break

Definition

A glorious pause in work where you briefly escape your desk, inbox, or responsibilities—or a physical rupture in something, depending on whether you're refreshed or clumsy.

Example Usage

After five straight hours of meetings, I desperately needed a break.

Source: Merriam-Webster via Standard Dictionary

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