respite

simple noun19 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.6

a short period of rest or relief

a brief period of rest or relief

a period of rest that is not permanent

a period of rest that is greatly needed

a period of rest that is pleasant and appreciated

a small amount of rest or relief

a very brief period of rest, lasting only for a moment

a length of time during which one has rest or relief

a period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant

continuously, with no break or rest

to give someone a period of rest or relief

to provide someone with a period of rest or relief

to cause someone to have a period of rest or relief

to make a period of rest available to someone

to require a period of rest

to experience and get pleasure from a period of rest

to have a period of rest

to look for or try to find a period of rest

temporary institutional care for a dependent person to provide relief for their usual caregivers