[take] a nap
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to rest or sleep for a short period of time during the day
- I'm feeling a bit tired, so I'm going to take a nap for about 30 minutes before I continue working on my project.
- During the weekend, it's nice to take a nap in the afternoon and catch up on some rest.
- Some people find that taking a short nap after lunch helps them stay alert and focused for the rest of the day.
- When I have a long flight, I like to take a nap on the plane to combat jet lag.
- When the baby finally fell asleep, I took a nap to catch up on some much-needed rest.