ferie — meaning in English

English meaning

• holiday noun A day set aside for a religious, cultural, or national celebration, often free from work.
• recess noun A break from an activity or from regular proceedings, especially in a school, court, or legislature.

Senses

ferie is used for these senses in English:

• holiday (chiefly, UK, Australia) A period of one or more days taken off work for leisure and often travel; often plural.
• time off (idiomatic, business, human resources) A period of time where one is not required to work.

holiday — full definition

1. noun A day set aside for a religious, cultural, or national celebration, often free from work.
2. noun Chiefly British: a period of time off from work or school, especially spent traveling or relaxing.
3. verb Chiefly British: to take time off for leisure or travel.

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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