on sabbatical
prepositional phrase
Pronunciation: /ɒn səˈbætɪkəl/
Definition
Temporarily away from one's regular professional duties, usually with pay, to pursue research, study, or personal development.
Examples
The department head is currently on sabbatical, so he will not be answering emails until next semester.
She decided to spend her time on sabbatical learning a new language in Italy.
Many universities offer faculty members a paid period on sabbatical every seven years.
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