sick leavenoun [ U ]
uk/ˈsɪk ˌliːv/us/ˈsɪk ˌliːv/time away from work because of illness:
Mark is not in the office today. He broke his leg yesterday, so he's on/he's taken sick leave.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Time off
- absentee
 - Boxing Day
 - break
 - career break
 - comp time
 - compassionate leave
 - holiday
 - hols
 - legal holiday
 - parental leave
 - paternity leave
 - public holiday
 - R and R
 - recess
 - skive
 - take sth off
 - tea break
 - time off in lieu
 - toil
 - weekend
 
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