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taking a break

taking a break is the present participle and gerund of take a break.

Meaning of take a break

Verb

take a break (third-person singular simple present takes a break, present participle taking a break, simple past took a break, past participle taken a break)

  1. To have a short rest period in one's work, studies, or other activities (This entry is a translation hub.)
    • She took a break from studying to eat a snack.

Questions about taking a break

What is taking a break the present participle and gerund of?
Taking a break is the present participle and gerund of take a break.

Words near taking a break in the dictionary

  1. taking a bead on
  2. taking a beat
  3. taking a bite
  4. taking a bite out of
  5. taking a bow
  6. taking a break
  7. taking a breath
  8. taking a breather
  9. taking a bullet
  10. taking a chair
  11. taking a chance

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