respite /resˈpīt or -pit/

1. Temporary cessation of something that is tiring or painful
2. Postponement requested or granted
3. Temporary suspension of the execution of a criminal (law)
4. Delay in action (obsolete)
5. Leisure (obsolete)

1. To grant a respite to
2. To relieve by a pause (obsolete)
3. To delay, put off
4. To grant postponement to
5. To prolong (Shakespeare)
6. To give up, cease from (obsolete)

To rest (from)

respite care noun

Temporary residential care for an elderly, disabled or ill person to provide relief for the person's usual carer

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