sabbatical

[US]/sə'bætikəl/
[UK]/səˈbætɪkəl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. on leave
n. academic leave
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

Sabbatical leave

Academic sabbatical

Year-long sabbatical

Take a sabbatical

Professional sabbatical

Example Sentences

she's away on sabbatical .

He spent his sabbatical year doing research in Moscow.

'Your harvest's aftergrowth you shall not reap, and your grapes of untrimmed vines you shall not gather; the land shall have a sabbatical year.

She decided to take a sabbatical from work to travel the world.

After teaching for ten years, the professor went on sabbatical to focus on research.

During her sabbatical, she learned a new language and took up painting.

The company offers employees the option to take a sabbatical for personal development.

He used his sabbatical to write a book on sustainable living.

Taking a sabbatical can provide a fresh perspective and rejuvenate one's passion for work.

Many academics use sabbaticals to conduct research or collaborate with colleagues in other countries.

She plans to use her sabbatical to volunteer at a wildlife sanctuary.

The professor returned from sabbatical with new ideas and a fresh perspective on his field.

Taking a sabbatical can be a great way to recharge and explore new interests outside of work.

Real-world Examples

There were even these two NFL athletes who took a sabbatical from the league to do so.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) January 2015 Collection

It's, um...it's a sort of government-sponsored sabbatical.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 1

Why don't you take a sabbatical next year?

Source: The movie of Qiu Qiu.

Hmm, three days, that’s the same time Jonah had a sabbatical inside the giant fish.

Source: World Atlas of Wonders

His assistant said he was on sabbatical.

Source: The Big Bang Theory (Video Version) Season 5

I am not unemployed. I'm on sabbatical!

Source: Friends Season 05

I told you I'm on sabbatical from work...

Source: Friends Season 5

Hey, I am not unemployed. I'm on sabbatical!

Source: Friends Season 05

It's not academia. They don't give sabbaticals.

Source: The movie of Qiu Qiu.

You're not " taking a break" if you're on sabbatical caring for someone in need.

Source: Selected TED Talks (Video Edition) of the Month

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