Take a break Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹeɪk
TAYK-uh-BRAYK
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bɹˈeɪk
TAYK-uh-BRAYK
Definition
To stop what you are doing for a short time in order to rest or relax.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and very common in schools, offices, and daily routines. Often used as 'Let's take a break', or 'I need to take a break'. Not for long vacations; refers to a short pause.
Spanish: tomarse un descanso - hacer una pausaPortuguese (BR): fazer uma pausa - dar uma paradaPortuguese (PT): fazer uma pausa - dar um tempoChinese (Simplified): 休息一下 - 暂停一下Chinese (Traditional): 休息一下 - 暫停一下Hindi: थोड़ा आराम करना - ब्रेक लेनाArabic: أخذ استراحةBengali: একটু বিরতি নেওয়া - একটু বিশ্রাম নেওয়াRussian: сделать перерывJapanese: 休憩するVietnamese: nghỉ giải lao - nghỉ một chútKorean: 잠깐 쉬다 - 휴식을 취하다Turkish: mola vermekUrdu: توقف کرنا - وقفہ لیناIndonesian: istirahat sebentar - mengambil jeda
Example Sentences
Let's take a break and have some coffee.
basic
You should take a break if you feel tired.
basic
She stopped working to take a break and eat lunch.
basic
I think we all need to take a break before we get back to work.
natural
You've been studying for hours—go take a break!
natural
Sometimes, the best way to solve a problem is to take a break and clear your mind.
natural