Take a vacation Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /veɪˈkeɪʃən

TAYK uh vay-KAY-shuhn

UK

tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /veɪkˈeɪʃən

TAYK uh vay-KAY-shuhn

Definition

To stop working for a period of time and spend time resting, traveling, or doing something enjoyable away from work or school.

Usage & Nuances

Common in American English; 'go on vacation' and 'take a vacation' are both used, but 'take a vacation' emphasizes taking the action of starting leave. Used in formal and informal settings. Often heard in workplace and school contexts.

• Spanish: tomar unas vacaciones - irse de vacaciones
• Portuguese (BR): tirar férias - tirar umas férias
• Portuguese (PT): tirar férias
• Chinese (Simplified): 休假 - 度假
• Chinese (Traditional): 休假 - 度假
• Hindi: छुट्टी लेना
• Arabic: يأخذ إجازة
• Bengali: ছুটি নেওয়া - ছুটিতে যাওয়া
• Russian: взять отпуск
• Japanese: 休暇を取る
• Vietnamese: nghỉ phép - đi nghỉ
• Korean: 휴가를 내다 - 휴가를 가다
• Turkish: tatil yapmak - tatile çıkmak
• Urdu: چھٹی لینا
• Indonesian: nghỉ phép - đi du lịch

Example Sentences

I want to take a vacation this summer.

basic

She will take a vacation next month with her family.

basic

It is important to take a vacation to relax.

basic

I haven't taken a vacation in years—I could really use a break.

natural

You should take a vacation if you're feeling stressed out.

natural

My boss finally let me take a vacation after a busy year.

natural