time off

/taɪm ɑf/
/taɪm ɒf/
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Other forms: times off

Definitions of time off
  1. noun
    a time period when you are not required to work
    “he requested time off to attend his grandmother's funeral”
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    work time
    a time period when you are required to work
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    compensatory time
    time off that is granted to a worker as compensation for working overtime
    free time, spare time
    time available for hobbies and other activities that you enjoy
    day off
    a day when you are not required to work
    leisure, leisure time
    time available for ease and relaxation
    leave, leave of absence
    the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty
    free time, spare time
    time that is free from duties or responsibilities
    holiday, vacation
    leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
    playday, playtime
    time for play or diversion
    furlough
    a temporary leave of absence, especially from military duty
    pass
    (military) a written leave of absence
    compassionate leave
    (military) leave granted in an emergency such as family sickness or death
    sabbatical, sabbatical leave
    a leave usually taken every seventh year
    liberty, shore leave
    leave granted to a sailor or naval officer
    sick leave
    a leave of absence from work because of illness
    terminal leave
    final leave before discharge from military service
    type of:
    period, period of time, time period
    an amount of time
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