休假 — meaning in English
xiū jià
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English meaning
- abeyance noun Expectancy; a condition when an ownership of real property is undetermined; lapse in succession of ownership of estate, or title.
- clearance noun Official permission to proceed, access something, or travel.
- permission noun Formal or informal consent for something to happen.
- recess noun A break from an activity or from regular proceedings, especially in a school, court, or legislature.
- vacancy noun A job or position that is currently unfilled and available.
- vacation noun A trip or period of time away from home taken for rest or pleasure.
Senses
休假 is used for these senses in English:
- abeyance (legal) Expectancy; a condition when an ownership of real property is undetermined; lapse in succession of ownership of estate, or title. [Late 16th century]
- clearance A permission for a vehicle to proceed, or for a person to travel.
- permission authorisation; consent (especially formal consent from someone in authority)
- recess (countable) A temporary stoppage of an activity; a break, a pause.
- time off (idiomatic, business, human resources) A period of time where one is not required to work.
- vacancy An unoccupied position or job.
- vacation Freedom from some business or activity. [from 14th c.]
abeyance — full definition
- noun Expectancy; a condition when an ownership of real property is undetermined; lapse in succession of ownership of estate, or title.
- noun Suspension; temporary suppression; dormant condition.
- noun Expectancy of a noble or armigeral title, its right in existence but its exercise suspended.
clearance — full definition
- noun Official permission to proceed, access something, or travel.
- noun The available gap or distance between two objects, such as a vehicle and a low bridge.
- noun A sale of goods at reduced prices to clear out stock.