διάλειμμα — meaning in English

English meaning

• break verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
• interval noun A gap or space between two points, whether in time, distance, or a sequence.

Senses

διάλειμμα is used for these senses in English:

• elevenses (Britain, informal) A short mid-morning break taken around eleven o'clock for a drink or light snack.
• interval A period of time.

break — full definition

1. verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
2. verb To stop working properly; to malfunction.
3. verb To fail to keep (a promise, rule, or law).
4. verb To interrupt or bring an end to something continuous.
5. noun A short pause or rest from an activity.

interval — full definition

1. noun A gap or space between two points, whether in time, distance, or a sequence.
2. noun British: a short break or intermission, especially during a play, concert, or sports match.
3. noun Music: the difference in pitch between two notes.

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