en taking break

An English term in ConceptNet 5.8

Sources: Open Mind Common Sense contributors, OpenCyc 2012, Verbosity players, and English Wiktionary
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taking break is a subevent of…

  • en smoke a cigarette ➜
  • en drink a coke ➜
  • en drink a cup of coffee ➜
  • en rest ➜
  • en to do an exersise ➜
  • en drink a soda ➜
  • en drinking coffe ➜
  • en drinking coffee or smoking a cigarette ➜
  • en to eat something ➜
  • en eat a snack ➜
  • en eating food ➜
  • en having a cup of tea ➜
  • en having a nap ➜
  • en you miss an appointment ➜
  • en play some music ➜
  • en put your feet up ➜
  • en sit in down in a chair ➜
  • en sitting down ➜
  • en you smoke cigarettes ➜
  • en smoking a cigarette ➜
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Effects of taking break

  • en relaxation ➜
  • en distractions ➜
  • en becoming rested ➜
  • en being more productive after the break ➜
  • en cancer from the cigarette ➜
  • en decreased productivity at work ➜
  • en delay ➜
  • en to feel relaxed ➜
  • en feeling refreshed ➜
  • en gaining energy ➜
  • en get fired from your job ➜
  • en lazziness ➜
  • en you loose your train of thought ➜
  • en loss of concentration on a project ➜
  • en you miss an important phone call ➜
  • en not working ➜
  • en one to fall asleep ➜
  • en renewal ➜
  • en rest ➜
  • en sitting down ➜
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taking break is used for…

  • en rejuvinating ➜
  • en allowing stress to fade ➜
  • en changing your focus for a while ➜
  • en clearing your mind ➜
  • en going to the bathroom ➜
  • en Having a drink ➜
  • en having a short rest ➜
  • en recreation ➜
  • en refreshing your body ➜
  • en refreshing your mind ➜
  • en regaining energy ➜
  • en regaining strength ➜
  • en rejuvination ➜
  • en relaxation, clearing of one's mind ➜
  • en resting your feet ➜
  • en resting from a task ➜
  • en Smoking a cigarette ➜
  • en spending time with your sex partner ➜
  • en Taking your mind off work ➜
  • en Using the bathroom ➜

taking break requires…

  • en stopping current activity ➜
  • en time ➜
  • en free time ➜
  • en nothing on your part ➜
  • en a stopping point ➜
  • en stopping work for a short time ➜
  • en something to take a break from ➜
  • en taking time ➜
  • en a task to do ➜
  • en temporarily ceasing to work ➜
  • en time out ➜

Things used for taking break

  • en having lunch ➜
  • en going for a walk ➜
  • en having a shower ➜
  • en planning a vacation ➜
  • en relaxing ➜
  • en resting ➜
  • en watching a tv show ➜

Subevents of taking break

  • en working ➜

Types of taking break

  • en coffee break (n) ➜
  • en recess (n) ➜

Root words

  • en take break ➜

taking break is a type of…

  • en action performed by animals (n) ➜

Related terms

  • en rest ➜

Links to other resources

  • sw.opencyc.org /2012/05/10/concept/en/TakingABreak
  • en.wiktionary.org taking a break
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