Meaning & use
period of relaxation
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UK/ˌpɪəriəd əv ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
US/ˌpɪriəd əv ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
Meaning
phrasecountable
A length of time during which you rest and do not work or worry.
Grammar: Countable: use 'a period of relaxation' or 'periods of relaxation'.
Patterns
- a period of relaxation
- a period of relaxation after something
- need a period of relaxation
After the exam, she enjoyed a short period of relaxation by the lake.
The doctor recommended a period of relaxation before returning to work.
The spa offers a quiet period of relaxation for every guest.
Word forms
| plural | periods of relaxation |
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Common combinations
- a short period of relaxation
- He took a short period of relaxation after lunch.
- a period of relaxation after work
- Many people need a period of relaxation after work to switch off.
- enjoy a period of relaxation
- We enjoyed a period of relaxation on the beach.
- a well-deserved period of relaxation
- After months of hard work, she finally had a well-deserved period of relaxation.
Synonyms and how they differ
- rest
- Simpler and more common; 'rest' can be a short pause, while 'period of relaxation' suggests a longer, more deliberate time.
- break
- A short pause from activity; 'period of relaxation' often implies a more extended, restful time.
Opposites
period of workperiod of stress
Practice
After the marathon, the runners needed a ______ of relaxation.
Choose one answer.
'Period of relaxation' is a fixed phrase; 'time', 'moment', and 'while' do not collocate with 'of relaxation' in this way.
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