hartalnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈhɑː.tɑːl/us/ˈhɑːr.tɑːl/Indian Englisha period of time, usually one day, when workers do not work because of an argument with an employer, or as a mark of respect for someone who has died
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Time off
- absentee
- Boxing Day
- break
- career break
- comp time
- compassionate leave
- holiday
- legal holiday
- parental leave
- paternity leave
- public holiday
- R and R
- recess
- retreat
- skive
- take sth off
- tea break
- time off in lieu
- toil
- weekend
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