Sabbatical
Pronunciation: /səˈbætɪkəl/
Sabbatical (noun)
- a period when someone takes time off work to study or travel.
- a break from teaching duties for university staff to do research.
Examples
- She took a sabbatical to travel the world.
- He went on a sabbatical to recharge and relax.
Common collocations: take a sabbatical, sabbatical leave, extended sabbatical, academic sabbatical, sabbatical year