Breather
noun
A short pause for rest.
After running for an hour, she took a breather.
Often appears as...
- take a breather
- need a breather
noun
An easy task that provides a break from more strenuous or stressful activities.
After a demanding project, the next one was a breather, which he completed quite easily.
Often appears as...
- is a breather
- like a breather
noun
A player who plays only part of a game, allowing the regular player to rest.
In basketball, a breather is often used to give the key players a break.
Often appears as...
- give a breather
- is a breather
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Technical
noun
A vent or opening to allow an exchange of air.
He checked the engine breather for any blockages.
Often appears as...
- engine breather
- check the breather
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Technical
noun
A short pause for rest.
After running for an hour, she took a breather.
Often appears as...
- take a breather
- need a breather
noun
An easy task that provides a break from more strenuous or stressful activities.
After a demanding project, the next one was a breather, which he completed quite easily.
Often appears as...
- is a breather
- like a breather
noun
A player who plays only part of a game, allowing the regular player to rest.
In basketball, a breather is often used to give the key players a break.
Often appears as...
- give a breather
- is a breather
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A vent or opening to allow an exchange of air.
He checked the engine breather for any blockages.
Often appears as...
- engine breather
- check the breather
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Breath Related
A 'breather' implies the act of breathing, linking it to taking rest or a pause.
Whew! Let's take a breather after this steep climb.
Pro Tip 2/3Rejuvenation
'Breather' suggests a moment of recharge, renewing energy for the next task.
The team needed a breather to tackle the next challenge with vigor.
Pro Tip 3/3Short Duration
A 'breather' usually refers to a brief interruption, not an extended break.
Let's take a quick breather then get back to work.
Pro Tip 1/3Breath Related
A 'breather' implies the act of breathing, linking it to taking rest or a pause.
Whew! Let's take a breather after this steep climb.
Pro Tip 2/3Rejuvenation
'Breather' suggests a moment of recharge, renewing energy for the next task.
The team needed a breather to tackle the next challenge with vigor.
Pro Tip 3/3Short Duration
A 'breather' usually refers to a brief interruption, not an extended break.
Let's take a quick breather then get back to work.
Pro Tip 1/3Breath Related
A 'breather' implies the act of breathing, linking it to taking rest or a pause.
Whew! Let's take a breather after this steep climb.
Pro Tip 2/3Rejuvenation
'Breather' suggests a moment of recharge, renewing energy for the next task.
The team needed a breather to tackle the next challenge with vigor.
Pro Tip 3/3Short Duration
A 'breather' usually refers to a brief interruption, not an extended break.
Let's take a quick breather then get back to work.
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Solving the Mystery of...
all so i i talked to the the shaman's apprentice laughs and he's like anthony's don't worry about it we gotta walk so they get out of the canoe and start walking up a muddy jungle trail the hike for an hour to the top of the ridge and it's the amazon so it's humid they're tired sweaty and they take a breather leaning against
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Creativity builds...
If I show you how to make some more will you pledge allegiance Is it always either Me or you or neither If I show you where I'm coming from, will you take a breather? Cos what you'll find -- what you'll find What you'll find guarantee will blow your mind! I'll blow your mind -- I'll blow your mind
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Safari Live - Day 380 PIPE...
this is when it becomes very easy to lose some lions because they start splitting up and they will fight each other through smell but if you lose one you lose them all well comes another one and you lose all of them and anyway are we gonna take a breather and it's take
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Safari Live - Day 27 PIPE...
though there is a hyena on the scene it doesn't make a huge amount of sense man I'll take down a wildebeest so then I give it a few minutes it will be interesting to see maybe they're just having a breather regrouping before they attack these herds which are just
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Seven Superpowered...
stuck there they can get themselves out of these predicaments pretty easily actually they use their pectoral and pelvic fins to in a way walk over rocks and coral reefs and into small tide pools to look for food and get a literal breather from the lack
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Piranha Bite Force PIPE...
same kind of fashion the black piranha will get a breather before its encounter with the bite force machine this is gorgeous fish it's a beautiful fish for scientists like myself this is you know the catch of a lifetime really to be out
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Bruno Torturra: Got a...
around the planet lately, it seems, and according to my experience as a non-voluntary breather of it, tear gas has two main but quite opposite effects. One, it can really burn your eyes, and two, it can also help you to open them.
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Climb Ancient Temples in...
butterfly breather this clump of swallowtail butterflies was collecting minerals from the mud in a behavior called puddling finally I arrived at caracol the site was lush and peaceful with none of the typical tourist
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Safari Live - Day 150 PIPE...
hundred percent to you and it is also cooperative breeder as we said and for some reason the cooperative breathers all alone today I don't know what's going on it is a lonely
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Sea Reptile Birth PIPE...
they are air breathers the young must be born tailed first otherwise they would drown in the time it takes them to escape from the mother
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Solving the Mystery of...
all so i i talked to the the shaman's apprentice laughs and he's like anthony's don't worry about it we gotta walk so they get out of the canoe and start walking up a muddy jungle trail the hike for an hour to the top of the ridge and it's the amazon so it's humid they're tired sweaty and they take a breather leaning against
Video examples
Creativity builds...
If I show you how to make some more will you pledge allegiance Is it always either Me or you or neither If I show you where I'm coming from, will you take a breather? Cos what you'll find -- what you'll find What you'll find guarantee will blow your mind! I'll blow your mind -- I'll blow your mind
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 380 PIPE...
this is when it becomes very easy to lose some lions because they start splitting up and they will fight each other through smell but if you lose one you lose them all well comes another one and you lose all of them and anyway are we gonna take a breather and it's take
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 27 PIPE...
though there is a hyena on the scene it doesn't make a huge amount of sense man I'll take down a wildebeest so then I give it a few minutes it will be interesting to see maybe they're just having a breather regrouping before they attack these herds which are just
Video examples
Seven Superpowered...
stuck there they can get themselves out of these predicaments pretty easily actually they use their pectoral and pelvic fins to in a way walk over rocks and coral reefs and into small tide pools to look for food and get a literal breather from the lack
Video examples
Piranha Bite Force PIPE...
same kind of fashion the black piranha will get a breather before its encounter with the bite force machine this is gorgeous fish it's a beautiful fish for scientists like myself this is you know the catch of a lifetime really to be out
Video examples
Bruno Torturra: Got a...
around the planet lately, it seems, and according to my experience as a non-voluntary breather of it, tear gas has two main but quite opposite effects. One, it can really burn your eyes, and two, it can also help you to open them.
Video examples
Climb Ancient Temples in...
butterfly breather this clump of swallowtail butterflies was collecting minerals from the mud in a behavior called puddling finally I arrived at caracol the site was lush and peaceful with none of the typical tourist
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 150 PIPE...
hundred percent to you and it is also cooperative breeder as we said and for some reason the cooperative breathers all alone today I don't know what's going on it is a lonely
Video examples
Sea Reptile Birth PIPE...
they are air breathers the young must be born tailed first otherwise they would drown in the time it takes them to escape from the mother
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Quote examples
Sebastian Faulks
British Novelist
Bond doesn't have an inner life. There would be moments when I'd think, 'We need to gather our thoughts here and have a breather,' where in another novel you'd slow the pace, have some description and see what Bond feels about this. But Bond doesn't reflect. All you can do is move on to the next bomb or shark or car.
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Ian Mckellen
English Actor
I headed out to have a breather at the stage door, dressed in my tramp costume. I had my bowler hat between my feet and there were passers-by, and one of them turned back and said, 'Do you need help, brother?' And $1 fell into my hat!
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Chris Thile
American Musician
Hats off to musicians who just want a pure escape. I have a lot of fondness for pure escapism. I don't feel like it's irresponsible, I think sometimes you really need to take a breather.
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Thomas Rhett
American Musician
I haven't always been into fitness. But I noticed that when I'd be on stage playing a show, I could hardly make it through the fifth song without having to take a breather.
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Namrata Shirodkar
Indian Actress
I have a life beyond the camera. I like to travel. I need a breather between movies. And I don't think I can do that if I work on five films at the same time.
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Nikita Parris
English Athlete
You've got to be fit to box. In football, if you need a breather, your team-mate can take over. There's no one in the ring to help out.
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Alber Elbaz
Israeli Designer
Mine is a job that never ends, a function where it is almost impossible to set aside time to rest or take a breather.
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Myles Garrett
American Athlete
I don't want to have to be taken out because I'm tired or I need a breather.
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Les Claypool
American Musician
I think Phish will come back. I just think it's time for a breather.
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Richard Simmons
American Celebrity
If your oxygen mask drops down, it's time to take a breather!
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Sebastian Faulks
British Novelist
Bond doesn't have an inner life. There would be moments when I'd think, 'We need to gather our thoughts here and have a breather,' where in another novel you'd slow the pace, have some description and see what Bond feels about this. But Bond doesn't reflect. All you can do is move on to the next bomb or shark or car.
Quote examples
Ian Mckellen
English Actor
I headed out to have a breather at the stage door, dressed in my tramp costume. I had my bowler hat between my feet and there were passers-by, and one of them turned back and said, 'Do you need help, brother?' And $1 fell into my hat!
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Chris Thile
American Musician
Hats off to musicians who just want a pure escape. I have a lot of fondness for pure escapism. I don't feel like it's irresponsible, I think sometimes you really need to take a breather.
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Thomas Rhett
American Musician
I haven't always been into fitness. But I noticed that when I'd be on stage playing a show, I could hardly make it through the fifth song without having to take a breather.
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Namrata Shirodkar
Indian Actress
I have a life beyond the camera. I like to travel. I need a breather between movies. And I don't think I can do that if I work on five films at the same time.
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Nikita Parris
English Athlete
You've got to be fit to box. In football, if you need a breather, your team-mate can take over. There's no one in the ring to help out.
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Alber Elbaz
Israeli Designer
Mine is a job that never ends, a function where it is almost impossible to set aside time to rest or take a breather.
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Myles Garrett
American Athlete
I don't want to have to be taken out because I'm tired or I need a breather.
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Les Claypool
American Musician
I think Phish will come back. I just think it's time for a breather.
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Richard Simmons
American Celebrity
If your oxygen mask drops down, it's time to take a breather!
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