Day off: meaning, definitions and examples

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day off

 

[ deɪ ɒf ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

time away from work

A day off is a period of time when you are not required to work, typically because it is a weekend or public holiday. It is a break from the usual routine of work and allows you to relax and recharge.

Synonyms

day of leisure, day of rest, time off

Examples of usage

  • I'm looking forward to my day off on Friday.
  • She decided to take a day off to spend time with her family.
  • We are entitled to two days off per week.
Context #2 | Noun

absence from school

In the context of education, a day off refers to a student's absence from school for various reasons such as illness, family emergencies, or personal appointments. It is important for students to catch up on missed work when they return.

Synonyms

absence, school break, skip day

Examples of usage

  • The student had a day off due to a fever.
  • She took a day off to attend her sister's graduation.
  • The principal granted him a day off for a doctor's appointment.

Translations

Translations of the word "day off" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dia de folga

🇮🇳 छुट्टी का दिन

🇩🇪 freier Tag

🇮🇩 hari libur

🇺🇦 вихідний день

🇵🇱 dzień wolny

🇯🇵 休日 (きゅうじつ)

🇫🇷 jour de congé

🇪🇸 día libre

🇹🇷 izin günü

🇰🇷 휴일

🇸🇦 يوم عطلة

🇨🇿 volný den

🇸🇰 voľný deň

🇨🇳 休息日 (xiūxī rì)

🇸🇮 prost dan

🇮🇸 frídagur

🇰🇿 демалыс күні

🇬🇪 დასვენების დღე

🇦🇿 istirahət günü

🇲🇽 día libre

Word origin

The term 'day off' originated in the early 19th century, stemming from the concept of leisure time away from work or school. It emphasizes the importance of taking breaks for rest and relaxation. Over the years, the phrase has become widely used in various contexts to denote a day of rest or absence from work or school.