Expressions used in Everyday Spoken English in Social and Professional contexts
take time out (from)
take time out
1) take a break from something
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- take time out to consider something
- Analysis'To take time out from' something means to stop doing something in order to do a different task for a period of time. You might take time out of work to work on a personal project or take time out of your career to raise your children. To take time out can also refer to a shorter period of time, "I take time out of my schedule every day to exercise."
- Professional Examples (Basic)
- I think you should take some time out to decide whether you really want to continue with that line of work. I'm not sure that it suits you.
- Alice took time out from her career to raise her three young children. She just couldn't continue trying to juggle work and family at the same time.
- I really appreciate you taking time out from your busy schedule to help me with this issue. I know you're already run off your feet!
- Social Examples (Basic)
- I take time out each day to meditate. I really think it helps me keep calm and focused.
- I had to take some time out from university when I was sick.
- I regret not taking more time out from work when I had my children.
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