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Many schools include a service project as part of their curriculum, and many corporations have in-house projects for their employees or give them time off to do volunteer work.
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Meaning of "time off" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TIME OFF

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TIME OFF

time exposure
time frame
time fuse
time immemorial
time limit
time loan
time lock
time machine
time management
time of one´s life
time on
time out
time out of mind
time series
time sharing
time sheet
time signal
time signature
time slice
time slot

WORDS THAT END LIKE TIME OFF

come off
cone off
give off
hive off
leave off
make off
measure off
on and off
race off
score off
see off
shake off
shove off
shuffle off
square off
stave off
strike off
take off
tee off
worse off
write off

Synonyms and antonyms of time off in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «time off» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TIME OFF

Find out the translation of time off to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of time off from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «time off» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

休假
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tiempo libre
570 millions of speakers

English

time off
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

समय बंद
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إِجَازَة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

отгул
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tempo livre
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সময় বন্ধ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

congé
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

masa tamat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Freizeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

欠勤時間
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

한가한 시간
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

waktu entek
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thời gian nghỉ làm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நேரம் முடிவடைந்துவிட்டது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वेळ बंद
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kapalı kal
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

permesso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

czas wolny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

перерва
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

concediu
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ελεύθερος χρόνος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tyd af
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

vara ledig
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fritid
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of time off

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TIME OFF»

The term «time off» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.979 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TIME OFF» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about time off

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10 QUOTES WITH «TIME OFF»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word time off.
1
Saffron Aldridge
At 24, I took time off to have a baby, and ever since, I have been juggling modelling with motherhood.
2
Stephen Amell
When I get time off, my brain is just, that's it. I sit. I veg. People will think that I'm upset or not happy, but I'm just exhausted. I'm just zoned out.
3
Jonas Armstrong
The first time I've actually filmed in London, the locations we've all had have been real inner city, grimy urban places which has been great. Filming here, you've got everything on your doorstep, so when you've got time off, you can go into town, so I've really enjoyed it.
4
Todd Barry
I had temping jobs also. I liked the flexibility. There was no asking for time off; you just didn't work.
5
Ernesto Bertarelli
I always thought that it's important to have other things, not just work, and I often even suggested my managers take some time off and come back fresh and ready to fight again.
6
Paul Bettany
So the actual privilege is that you can then take time off - and if you don't, you're a fool. You're earning all this money to support children whom you then don't see, which is absurd.
7
Ginny Brown-Waite
Part of the redesign of FEMA is that they have so many people on standby, whether it is a retired nurse or a doctor who will take time off to go exactly where they are needed.
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George H. W. Bush
Many schools include a service project as part of their curriculum, and many corporations have in-house projects for their employees or give them time off to do volunteer work.
9
Larry David
The best situation is being a single parent. The best part about is that you get time off, too, because the kids are with their mom, so it's the best of both worlds. There's a lot to be said for it.
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Jesse Eisenberg
I write all the time because I'm lonely. When you're acting, you're working every day all day. But then you have long amounts of time off.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TIME OFF»

Discover the use of time off in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to time off and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Taking Time Off
No matter what you may plan to do with your time away, Taking Time Off shows you how to make the most of it. Included are the inspiring stories of 26 students whose pursuits in their time away from school were fulfilling and enjoyable.
Colin Hall, Princeton Review, Ron Lieber, 2003
2
Time Off for Good Behavior: How Hardworking Women Can Take a ...
In the process, she rediscovered herself. Time Off for Good Behavior is the result of listening to women like her, who realized enough was enough.
Mary Lou Quinlan, 2007
3
The Gap-Year Advantage: Helping Your Child Benefit from Time ...
With anecdotes from students and parents across the country who have taken gap years, this valuable guide also provides extensive information on program options in the United States and abroad that include volunteering, travel, interning, ...
Karl Haigler, Rae Nelson, 2005
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How to Afford Time Off with your Baby: 101 Ways to Ease the ...
Full of top tips and creative ideas, this practical guide will help you make the right financial decisions during your pregnancy and throughout your maternity leave - whether this is 6 weeks or 6 years!
Becky Goddard-Hill, 2009
5
Time off!: the unemployed guide to San Francisco
For vacationers and permanent residents alike, this handbook to leisure is part reference, part philosophy, and all fun.
Dean LaTourrette, Kristine Enea, 2005
6
Time Off! the Upside to Downtime
A comprehensive guide to finding free time and making the most of it offers useful advice on how to land a sabbatical, travel on a budget, tap into community, organize international travel opportunities, and become a volunteer. Original.
Kristine Enea, Dean LaTourrette, 2005
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Time Off for Murder
In Time Off For Murder Mary Carner, the efficient department store detective, leaves her job at Blankfort's Fifth Avenue Store when her friend, Phyllis Knight, a young socialite attorney is found murdered after having been missing for six months.
Zelda Popkin, 1995
8
Time off from work: using sabbaticals to enhance your life ...
Recognizing that the decision to take a sabbatical is a major step, Lisa Rogak mixes a wealth of practical how-to facts and advice with the real-life stories of over forty professionals detailing every aspect of the process.
Lisa Rogak, 1994
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Law Office Policy and Procedures Manual
Lawyer vacations are scheduled through the department head. 6.6.9.3 Paid Time Off (In Lieu of Vacation Days and Sick Leave) EDITOR'S NOTE: Some firms have begun to offer staff members a specific number of paid days off per year in lieu ...
Howard I. Hatoff, Robert C. Wert, 2006
10
Time Off for Good Behavior
Lani Diane Rich. “I know.” “You can come in if you want.” I gave a feeble laugh. “I probably won't take another swing at you.” He gave a small nod and walked in and sat on the edge of the bed, holding his hand out palm-up. I hesitated, then put ...
Lani Diane Rich, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TIME OFF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term time off is used in the context of the following news items.
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Don't feel guilty about taking time off this summerAlistair CoxInfluencer
For those of us who feel guilty about taking time off, this is a nightmare. It compounds the feeling that we should be 'always on' for work, and this feeling doesn't ... «LinkedIn, Jul 15»
2
Opinion: Headteachers should let pupils have time off at end of term …
All pretty galling when parents are constantly reminded that if they dare to take their children out of school during term time for holidays they face hefty fines. «Birmingham Mail, Jul 15»
3
Why you should take all the time off you deserve
I'm talking about the one who doesn't make it to the beach at all, the one who either considers themselves too valuable to take time off or too scared they'll return ... «Fox News, Jul 15»
4
Why aren't Americans taking time off?
Who doesn't love to take a vacation or even a staycation? Apparently, workers in the United States. According to a new study from Project Time Off, earned ... «HLNtv.com, Jul 15»
5
A new study shows saving your vacation time can do more harm …
Based on a survey of 1,214 adults living in US households where someone receives paid time off, 85% of respondents said people who fail to use time off are ... «Business Insider, Jul 15»
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Relationships Suffer When Americans Cheat Themselves Out of …
Still four in ten workers leave time off on the table—a consistent statistic across Project: ... The data suggests time off is an easy solution to avoid missing events. «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
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Attorney General's Office Issues Final Regulations On …
The Earned Sick Time law requires employers to provide all employees, including .... The final regulations make clear that employers providing time off to ... «Mondaq News Alerts, Jun 15»
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Not Taking Time Off Is Like Getting a Pay Cut (If You Get Paid …
It feels good to be productive and become a super worker, but time off is important for keeping up your happiness and avoiding burnout. If you're a salaried ... «Lifehacker, Jun 15»
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Study: U.S. Workers Squander $52.4 Billion a Year in Unused Paid …
That's significant because "on average, businesses owe each employee $1,898 in accrued paid time off, and carry 5.7 days of accrued vacation per employee," ... «TravelPulse, Mar 15»
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Career Coach: The best way to motivate employees? Tell them to …
As the weather is finally starting to get nicer and spring is in the air, the idea of taking time off to relax and enjoy the sunshine is enticing. But, can it be done? «Washington Post, Mar 15»

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