respite

(n) a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort reprieve,
(n) a pause from doing something (as work)
- we took a 10-minute break
- he took time out to recuperate
time out, break, recess,
(n) an interruption in the intensity or amount of something abatement, hiatus, reprieve, suspension,
(n) a pause for relaxation
- people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests
rest period, rest, relief,
(n) the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment reprieve,

(v) postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution reprieve,

reprieve time out break recess abatement hiatus suspension rest period rest relief

respire