day off

IPA/ˌdeɪ ˈɒf/
IPA/ˌdeɪ ˈɔːf/

day off — idiom

1. a break from work, school, or another regular duty for one day

1.idiomA2
Definition

a break from work, school, or another regular duty for one day

Example

Min took a day off to recover after the night shift.

took a day off

Our manager lets each employee take one day off for moving house.

take one day off

Common collocations
  • take a day off
  • have a day off
  • get a day off
  • day off from work
Synonyms
  • break

    more general; can be shorter than a full day

  • time off

    broader; can mean hours, days, or weeks away from duties

Grammar Patterns

take a day off

have a day off

get a day off

a day off from + activity

Usage Note

Often used when someone is excused from normal work, school, or duties for one full day.

day off — noun

Word family

Synonym discussion

Sense: noun/1

'Day off' usually means one day away from work or another regular duty. 'Time off' is broader and can be shorter or longer. 'Rest day' often appears in shift work or exercise schedules. 'Holiday' may mean a public holiday or a vacation period.

day off ↗time off ↗rest dayholiday ↗

Common collocations

Nouns

Verbs

Phrases

  • take a day off
  • have a day off
  • my day off
  • on your day off
  • days off each month