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(noun) recess, time out, break
a pause from doing something (as work)
we took a 10-minute break; he took time out to recuperate
(noun) reprieve
the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
(noun) reprieve, hiatus, suspension, abatement
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
(noun) reprieve
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
(noun) rest, rest period, relief
a pause for relaxation
people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests
(verb) reprieve
postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution