Collocation
take a break
Definition
to stop working or doing an activity for a short time to rest
'take a break' is a common English collocation. to stop working or doing an activity for a short time to rest
take + a break
“Let’s take a break and get some water.”
Examples
- I’m tired—let’s _____ a break for five minutes.
- You’ve been studying for hours; you should _____ a break.
- We usually _____ a break around 3 p.m.
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- After the meeting, the team _____ a short break before the next session.
- I’m going to _____ a break from social media this weekend.
- If you feel overwhelmed, _____ a break and come back to it later.
- The doctor advised her to _____ a break from intense training.
- We’d been driving nonstop, so we _____ a break at a small roadside café.
- To avoid burnout, he tries to _____ a break whenever he finishes a big task.
More verb + noun phrases
- make an effort to try hard to do something, especially when it requires extra energy or commitment
- make a choice to decide between options
- make a phone call to call someone using a telephone
- make an appointment to arrange a specific time to meet someone, especially a professional such as a doctor or dentist
- make a complaint to formally say that you are unhappy with a service, product, or situation and want it dealt with