English Expression · Intermediate
take time out
To temporarily suspend an activity in order to do something else
Pronunciation: say take time out
Meaning
To temporarily suspend an activity in order to do something else.
Example
After working for six hours straight, I decided to take time out to grab a coffee.
After working for six hours straight, I decided to take time out to grab a coffee.
Practice tips
- Practice take time out out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.