Collocation
have a break
to stop working or doing an activity for a short time to rest
Definition
'have a break' is a common English collocation. to stop working or doing an activity for a short time to rest
have + a break
“Let’s have a break and get some water.”
Examples
- Let’s have a break after this exercise.
- I usually have a break at 11 a.m.
- We had a break and then continued the meeting.
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- If you feel tired, have a break for a few minutes.
- She is going to have a break before she starts the next shift.
- We should have a break and clear our heads before we decide.
- They had a break halfway through the long rehearsal.
- Having a break every hour helps me stay focused when I study.
- He had a break from answering emails to deal with an urgent call.
More verb + determiner + nouns
- make a decision to choose what to do after thinking about different options
- make a mistake to do something wrong or incorrectly
- join a meeting to enter and take part in a scheduled meeting, especially an online one
- make an excuse to invent or give a reason (often not true) to avoid doing something or to explain a mistake
- make a mess to create a dirty, untidy, or disorganized situation; to spill, scatter, or cause disorder