Auszeit — meaning in English

English meaning

• hiatus noun A gap or interruption in something that would otherwise be continuous.
• recess noun A break from an activity or from regular proceedings, especially in a school, court, or legislature.

Senses

Auszeit is used for these senses in English:

• hiatus An temporary break from work, especially one which is unexpected.
• time off (idiomatic, business, human resources) A period of time where one is not required to work.
• time-out (sports) A short break in the action of a sport, for substitution, consultation, etc.

hiatus — full definition

1. noun A gap or interruption in something that would otherwise be continuous.
2. noun A gap or opening, used in technical contexts such as anatomy or geology.

recess — full definition

1. noun A break from an activity or from regular proceedings, especially in a school, court, or legislature.
2. noun A hollow or indented space set back into a wall or surface.
3. verb To suspend a meeting or proceeding temporarily.

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