breather

• Substantivo que designa uma curta pausa ou descanso de uma atividade, ou um dispositivo que permite que um submarino permaneça submerso por mais tempo fornecendo ar.

A noun referring to a short pause or rest from activity, or a device that allows a submarine to remain submerged for longer periods by providing an air passage.

1. Short rest or breakB1informal

   A brief pause or period of rest from work or activity to recover energy.

   Pausa

   • After three hours of studying, she took a breather.
   • Let's stop for a breather before we continue hiking.
   • He needed a breather after running the marathon.

   Sinônimosbreakbreathing spaceintermissionintervallullpauserecessrespiteresttime-out

2. Submarine air supply deviceC1formaltechnical

   A retractable device on a submarine that allows it to take in air and expel exhaust while staying submerged for longer periods.

   Dispositivo de alimentação de ar para submarino

   • The submarine used its breather to remain underwater for an extra week.
   • Modern submarines are equipped with advanced breather systems.
   • The crew activated the breather to replenish oxygen levels.

   Sinônimossnorkelsnort