take five

/teɪk faɪv/
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Other forms: took five; taken five; takes five; taking five

Definitions of take five
  1. verb
    take a break for five minutes
    “The musicians took five during the rehearsal”
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    type of:
    break, intermit, pause
    cease an action temporarily
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