breathing (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: [ˈbriːðɪŋ]
Definition
The process of inhaling and exhaling air; respiration.
Examples
Deep breathing can help to calm your nerves.
The doctor listened carefully to the patient's breathing.
His breathing became shallow as he fell asleep.
How to Use breathing
- breathing exercises (collocation)
- Specific physical activities designed to improve or control breathing. — "Yoga often includes breathing exercises."
- breathing space (collocation)
- A short period of rest or relief from a difficult situation. — "The project needs more breathing space to be completed properly."
- breathing difficulties (collocation)
- Problems or challenges experienced when trying to breathe. — "Many elderly people suffer from breathing difficulties."
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