RESPITE


Meaning of RESPITE in English

n. 1 interval, intermission, break, interruption, recess, breather, rest; holiday, Chiefly US and Canadian vacation I haven't had a moment's respite since six o'clock this morning We are planning a brief respite from work in August. 2 pause, delay, hiatus, stay, extension, reprieve, postponement After a ten-minute respite, the infernal noise began again

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