sabbatical leave — an extended period of leave from work, typically granted to university teachers or other professionals for study or travel
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an extended period of leave from work, typically granted to university teachers or other professionals for study or travel
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈbætɪkəl liːv/
Korean meaning: 대학 교수나 전문직 종사자에게 연구나 여행을 위해 주어지는 장기 휴가
Korean pronunciation: 서**배**티컬 **리**브
Example Sentences
- My boss went on sabbatical leave and came back speaking fluent Italian and 10 kilos heavier from all the pasta.
- The company offers sabbatical leave after seven years of service.
- During his sabbatical leave, he accidentally became a YouTube cooking star with 2 million subscribers.
sabbatical leave
NOUN//səˈbætɪkəl liːv//
an extended period of leave from work, typically granted to university teachers or other professionals for study or travel
a middle-aged professor wearing casual clothes instead of formal attire stands beside packed suitcases and travel gear. She holds a research journal while pointing to world maps on the wall showing different countries she plans to visit. Her university colleagues shake hands with her in a farewell gesture as she prepares to leave. The packed office shows her transition from daily teaching duties to a period of study and exploration. Her family members smile supportively as they help carry luggage toward the door. The professor's relaxed expression contrasts with the busy academic materials still visible on her desk. an extended period of leave from work granted for study or travel
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Origin
히브리어 'sabbath(안식일)'에서 유래된 단어로, 원래 7년마다 땅을 쉬게 하던 유대인의 안식년 전통에서 시작되었습니다. 현대에는 학자들이 연구에 집중할 수 있도록 주어지는 특별 휴가를 의미합니다.
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“My boss went on sabbatical leave and came back speaking fluent Italian and 10 kilos heavier from all the pasta.”
“The company offers sabbatical leave after seven years of service.”
“During his sabbatical leave, he accidentally became a YouTube cooking star with 2 million subscribers.”
“She plans to use her sabbatical leave for archaeological research in Egypt.”
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