Meaning of the word "take time off" in English

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take time off

US /"teɪk taɪm ɔf"/
UK /"teɪk taɪm ɔf"/
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Phrase

1.

to be absent from work or studies for a period of time

Example:
I need to take time off next week for a doctor's appointment.
She decided to take time off from her studies to travel the world.
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