rest period

• Ein festgelegter Zeitraum, in dem eine Tätigkeit unterbrochen wird, um sich zu erholen, auszuruhen oder zu schlafen; häufig verwendet in Arbeitsplänen, im Sporttraining oder in medizinischen Zusammenhängen.

A designated interval of time during which activity is paused to allow for recovery, relaxation, or sleep, often used in work schedules, sports training, or medical contexts.

1. Break for recoveryA2formal

   A scheduled time of rest or inactivity to recover energy, especially during work or exercise.

   Erholungspause

   • The workers are entitled to a 15-minute rest period every four hours.
   • During the rest period, athletes stretch and hydrate.
   • The teacher allowed a short rest period between lessons.

2. Interval in sportsB1formal

   A designated pause in a game or competition for players to rest.

   Spielpause

   • The coach used the rest period to discuss strategy with the team.
   • After the first half, there is a 10-minute rest period.
   • Players often take advantage of the rest period to recover.