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to take a break
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to stop working or doing an activity temporarily in order to rest, relax, etc.
Example
After three hours of driving, they took a break at a rest stop.
She reached for her phone from force of habit, even though she had decided to take a break from constant screen time.
They decided to take a break and coast along without a care for a while, enjoying their stress-free vacation.
Weekends allow me to take a break from work and recharge for the next week.
The writer learned that the best advice is found on the pillow, after taking a break from their work and coming back to it with fresh eyes and renewed creativity.
