take a recess

Examples (10)

• The court will take a brief recess while the witness composes herself.
• The committee decided to take a short recess before continuing the discussion.
• We usually take a recess for lunch around noon.
• After hours of debate, the parliament agreed to take a much-needed recess.
• The judge announced that they would take a recess until tomorrow morning.
• Employees are encouraged to take a brief recess to stretch and clear their minds.
• The students were eager to take their afternoon recess and play outside.
• During the long trial, the jury had to take several recesses.
• He suggested they take a recess to review the new evidence.
• Let's take a five-minute recess to grab some coffee.