Shore Leave (Noun)
Meaning
Leave granted to a sailor or naval officer.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The captain granted the crew shore leave for 48 hours after their long voyage.
- During his shore leave, the young sailor spent most of his time exploring the city and trying new foods.
- The naval officer was looking forward to his shore leave, when he could finally relax and unwind with his family.
- After months at sea, the crew was eager to disembark and enjoy their shore leave on the beautiful island.
- The ship's commander had to cancel the crew's shore leave due to a sudden change in mission plans.