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noun

A short, indefinite period of time.

noun

A period of weather of a particular kind.

noun

One’s turn at work.

noun

A period of work; a shift.

noun

A period of rest.

noun

A period of physical or mental disorder or distress.

noun

A short distance.

intransitive verb

To relieve (someone) from work temporarily by taking a turn.

intransitive verb

To allow (someone) to rest a while.