take time off
US /teɪk taɪm ɔf/
UK /teɪk taɪm ɔf/
1.
to be absent from work or studies for a period of time
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I need to take time off next week for a doctor's appointment.
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She decided to take time off from her studies to travel the world.
to be absent from work or studies for a period of time