Breather and Layoff

Breather

Breather noun - A momentary halt in an activity.
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Layoff and breather are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Layoff" instead a noun "Breather".

Layoff

Layoff noun - A period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness.
Usage example: after such a long layoff the boxer badly needed to get back into shape
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Breather and layoff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Breather" instead a noun "Layoff".
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