breathing space

English Thesaurus

1. sufficient room for easy breathing or movement (noun.quantity)

hypernym	:	elbow room, room, way,
definition	:	space for movement (noun.quantity)

2. a short respite (noun.time)

hypernym	:	relief, respite, rest, rest period,
definition	:	a pause for relaxation (noun.time)

derivation	:	breathe, catch one's breath, rest, take a breather,
definition	:	take a short break from one's activities in order to relax (verb.communication)

derivation	:	breathe, catch one's breath, rest, take a breather,
definition	:	take a short break from one's activities in order to relax (verb.communication)