Meaning of the word "rest period" in English

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rest period

US /ˈrɛst ˌpɪriəd/
UK /ˈrɛst ˌpɪəriəd/

Noun

a period of time during which you relax, sleep, or do nothing active

Example:
After a long hike, we took a much-needed rest period by the lake.
Athletes need adequate rest periods to recover from intense training.