a period of time when you choose not to have a job, for example because you want to travel or take care of your children
I took a career break for a year and travelled around the world.
After a decade in the corporate world, Lisa decided to take a career break to travel the world and explore new opportunities for personal growth.
Following the birth of their first child, James and his wife agreed that she would take a career break to focus on raising their family before considering a return to the workforce.
The sabbatical policy allowed employees to take a career break for a specified period to recharge, pursue further education, or attend to personal matters while maintaining job security.