hiatus

A hiatus is a period of time when someone or something is not available, working, or happening. Think of it as a gap or an empty space.

When we talk about a hiatus, we usually mean a break from work, school, or some other regular activity. For example, "I'm taking a hiatus from my job to travel the world" means you're stopping what you do for a while and doing something else instead. You might also hear people talking about a hiatus in TV shows or movies, which is when there's a break between seasons or episodes. In this case, the writers are just giving themselves some time off before coming back with more stories to tell. Sometimes "hiatus" can mean a lack of activity or progress in something, like "there's been a hiatus in new discoveries in that field lately".