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View usage for: (respaɪt, -pɪt) 1. singular nounA respite is a short period of rest from something unpleasant. [formal] It was some weeks now since they had had any respite from shellfire. [+ from] 2. singular nounA respite is a short delay before a very unpleasant or difficult situation which may or may not take place. [formal] Devaluation would only give the economy a brief respite. Synonyms: reprieve, stay, delay, suspension More Synonyms of respite More Synonyms of respite respite in British English (ˈrɛspɪt, -paɪt) noun1. a pause from exertion; interval of rest 3. a temporary stay of execution; reprieve verb4. (transitive) to grant a respite to; reprieve Derived forms respiteless (ˈrespiteless) adjective Word origin C13: from Old French respit, from Latin respectus a looking back; see respectrespite in American English (ˈrɛspɪt) noun1. a delay or postponement; esp., postponement of the carrying out of a death sentence; reprieve 2. an interval of temporary relief or rest, as from pain, work, duty, etc.; lull verb transitiveWord forms: ˈrespited or ˈrespiting Word origin ME < OFr respit < L respectus: see respect COBUILD Collocationsrespite temporary respite welcome respite Examples of 'respite' in a sentencerespite In other languagesrespite British English: respite NOUN A respite is a short period of rest from something unpleasant. Bathing in the lake provided respite from the summer heat. - American English: respite
- Brazilian Portuguese: folga
- Chinese: > 小间歇某种不快中的
- European Spanish: respiro
- French: répit
- German: Ruhepause
- Italian: tregua
- Japanese: 小休止
- Korean: 일시 중지
- European Portuguese: folga
- Latin American Spanish: respiro
Chinese translation of 'respite' n (s/u) - (= rest)
暂(暫)缓(緩) (zànhuǎn)
Definition an interval of rest I rang home during a brief respite at work. Definition a temporary delay Devaluation would only give the economy brief respite. Additional synonymsThe court ordered a four-month adjournment. Synonyms postponement, delay, suspension, putting off, stay, recess, interruption, deferment, deferral, discontinuation, prorogation Definition any sudden interruption in a continuous action Nothing has been discussed that might lead to a break in the deadlock. Synonyms let-up (informal), halt, pause, suspension, lessening, recess, interruption, respite, lull, cessation, remission, breathing space, slackening, hiatusDefinition a short pause for rest Relax and take a breather whenever you feel that you need one. Synonyms rest, break, halt, pause, recess, breathing space, breath of air Additional synonymsDefinition a short period during which a difficult situation temporarily becomes less severe We hope that it will give us some breathing space. Synonyms respite, break, rest, time to think Definition an ending or pause They would not agree to a cessation of hostilities. Synonyms ceasing, ending, break, halt, halting, pause, suspension, interruption, respite, standstill, stoppage, termination, let-up (informal), remission, abeyance, discontinuance, stay, restDefinition the act of delaying A delay of the federal trial was granted. Synonyms postponement, suspension, putting off, adjournment, stay, deferment, deferral Definition a temporary standstill Air traffic has been brought to a halt. Synonyms stop, end, close, break, stand, arrest, pause, interruption, impasse, standstill, stoppage, terminationDefinition a pause or an interruption in continuity Efforts to reach a settlement resume today after a two-week hiatus. Synonyms pause, break, interval, space, gap, breach, blank, lapse, interruption, respite, chasm, discontinuity, lacuna, entr'acte Definition an interval between parts of a play, film, etc. Drinks were served during the intermission. Synonyms interval, break, pause, stop, rest, suspension, recess, interruption, respite, lull, stoppage, interlude, cessation, let-up (informal), breathing space, entr'acte Definition the act of interrupting or the state of being interrupted interruptions in the supply of food and fuel Synonyms stoppage, stop, pause, suspension, cessation, severance, hiatus, disconnection, discontinuanceDefinition a short period between parts of a play, concert, etc. During the interval, wine was served. Synonyms break, interlude, intermission, rest, gap, pause, respite, lull, entr'acte Definition a lessening There was no sign of any let-up in the battle on the money markets yesterday. Synonyms lessening, break, pause, interval, recess, respite, lull, cessation, remission, breathing space, slackening, abatementDefinition a short period of calm a lull in the conversation Synonyms respite, pause, quiet, silence, calm, hush, tranquillity, stillness, let-up (informal), calmnessAdditional synonymsDefinition an agreed suspension of activity a one-year moratorium on nuclear testing Synonyms postponement, stay, freeze, halt, suspension, respite, standstillThe postponement was due to a dispute over where the talks should be held. Synonyms delay, stay, suspension, moratorium, respite, adjournment, deferment, deferral Definition a holiday between sessions of work Parliament returns to work today after its summer recess. Synonyms break, rest, holiday, closure, interval, vacation, respite, intermission, cessation of business, schoolie (Australian) Definition a temporary pause in anxiety, pain, or distress a self-help programme which can give lasting relief Synonyms rest, respite, let-up (informal), relaxation, break, diversion, refreshment (informal), remission, breather (informal) Definition a pause or interval He took a rest from teaching. Synonyms pause, break, breather (informal), time off, stop, holiday, halt, interval, vacation, respite, lull, interlude, cessation, breathing space (informal), intermissionDefinition the postponement of an order of a court of law The court dismissed defence appeals for a permanent stay of execution. Synonyms postponement, delay, suspension, stopping, halt, pause, reprieve, remission, defermentDefinition the delaying or stopping temporarily of something the suspension of flights between London and Manchester Synonyms postponement, delay, stopping, break, stay, breaking off, interruption, moratorium, respite, remission, adjournment, abeyance, deferment, discontinuation, disbarment |