Definition of respite - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
temporary reliefshort period of rest or relief from something difficult
- The weekend provided a much-needed respite from work..
2.
delay in penaltyDated postponement of a punishmentDated
- The judge granted a respite of the sentence..
Verb
delayDated UK allow extra time to finish something or avoid punishmentDated UK
- The judge decided to respite the sentence.
Expressions with respite
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temporary care for dependent people to relieve regular caregivers
Respite care allowed her to take a vacation.
temporary relief from something unpleasant
The rain was a welcome respite from the scorching heat.
in a way that never stops or pauses
The rain fell without respite all night.
Origin of respite
Latin, respectus (consideration)
Terms with respite included in their meaning
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rest
brief respite from noise or activity
welfare
arrangement for respite care or emergencies
respite
short break for rest or relief
Examples of respite in a sentence
The rain gave us a respite from the heat. The prisoner hoped for a respite from his harsh sentence. A temporary respite was granted to review the case. The board decided to respite the audit until the budget figures arrived. She asked the principal to respite the suspension for a week.
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- French:répit, accorder un sursis, ...
- German:Atempause, aufschieben, ...
- Italian:respiro, differire, ...
- Spanish:respiro, aplazar, ...
- Portuguese:pausa, conceder um adiamento, ...
- Chinese:喘息, 缓期, ...
- Japanese:休息, 猶予する, ...
- Arabic:استراحة, أجَّلَ, ...
- Hebrew:הֲפוּגָה, לִדְחוֹת, ...
- Russian:передышка, отсрочить, ...
- Ukrainian:перепочинок, відстрочити, ...
- Hindi:राहत, स्थगित करना, ...
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