Sabbatical Leave (Noun)
Meaning
A leave usually taken every seventh year.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- After working non-stop for six years, the professor applied for a sabbatical leave to focus on her research projects.
- The university granted the professor a sabbatical leave, allowing her to spend a year studying abroad and writing her book.
- In the seventh year of her employment, the professor took a sabbatical leave to travel and explore new places.
- During her sabbatical leave, the professor spent her days reading, writing, and relaxing in a quiet cottage by the lake.
- The professor returned to work refreshed and rejuvenated after a year-long sabbatical leave, ready to take on new challenges.