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take time out

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To temporarily suspend an activity in order to do something else.

idiomatic, often

Examples

““Everyone recognised him but he was very humble and was happy to take⟳ time out for people to take⟳ photographs with him,” the spokesperson said. “It was a real pleasure to have⟳ him compete⟳ at our event.””

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

take to take to court take to drink take to heart take to one's bed take to one's bosom

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