Work & careers
sabbatical
extended break from work or study
A sabbatical is an extended break from work or study, often taken for travel, research, or personal development.
Hear it in real life
Why has Daniel left the company?
He has not left permanently; he is on sabbatical for six months.
She is taking a sabbatical from work to travel around Asia.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: She took a sabbatical of her job.
Say: She took a sabbatical from her job.
Use “from” to name the work or study someone takes a sabbatical away from.
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How it fits in a sentence.
take a sabbatical; go on sabbatical; a sabbatical from work
Your turn: say it out loud
She is taking a sabbatical from work to travel around Asia.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
sabbatical
extended break from work or study
“She is taking a sabbatical from work to travel around Asia.”
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