respite
IPA: rˈɛspɪt
noun
- A brief interval of rest or relief.
- (law) A reprieve, especially from a sentence of death.
- (law) The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.
- (musical theatre) A short period of spoken dialogue in an otherwise sung-through musical.
verb
- (transitive) To delay or postpone (an event).
- (transitive) To allow (a person) extra time to fulfil some obligation.
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Examples of "respite" in Sentences
- He made the most of his short respite.
- Once, the Eureka Hotel provided a welcome respite.
- Both sides used the respite to prepare for the next day.
- He made the most of his short respite during the meeting.
- Once at the top the Eureka Hotel provided a welcome respite.
- The commander granted a respite until noon the following day.
- Please take advantage of the respite to work towards consensus.
- Some respite was obtained by the death of John of Hainaut in 1257.
- He sought respite in the warmer climates of the southern United States.
- The andante is a respite from the brutal intensity of the rest of the work.
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