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Definition of «sabbatical»

A sabbatical is a period of time during which an individual takes a break from their normal routine, often to pursue personal or professional development opportunities. It can refer to an extended leave of absence, typically taken by educators, researchers, or other professionals in academia or the arts, for the purpose of travel, study, or research. The term comes from the Hebrew word "shabbat," meaning a day of rest, and is often used to describe a break from work that allows someone to recharge their batteries mentally, emotionally, and physically before returning to their job with renewed energy and focus.

Usage examples

  1. John is taking a six-month sabbatical from his job to travel the world and recharge his batteries.
  2. The university offers its professors the opportunity to take a sabbatical every few years to focus on research and writing.
  3. After working for 10 years without a break, Sarah decided it was time to take a sabbatical to explore her passion for painting.
  4. During his sabbatical, David plans to learn a new language and volunteer at a local nonprofit organization.
  5. Emily used her sabbatical to pursue a Master's degree in psychology and gain new skills that would benefit her career.

Phrases with «sabbatical»

Sentences with «sabbatical»

  • On sabbatical leave in Ellson Chen's lab at Applied Biosystems, Inc. (1995 - 1997) he sequenced the genome of Ureaplasma parvum and began his study of mycoplasma genomics. (jcvi.org)
  • Under the direction of a panel made up of schools administrators and members of the local teachers union, qualified veteran teachers — usually called consulting teachers — take sabbaticals from classroom teaching to mentor new teachers during their first years and to support... (gse.harvard.edu)
  • Converted by a 1968 sabbatical year at Oxford to radical opposition to the Vietnam War, Braaten elaborated an eschatological ethics that sought, without succumbing to secular utopian schemes of violent social transformation, to «baptize the concept of revolution.» (firstthings.com)
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