Timelines and Structures

to set a specific time to do something or make an event happen

He scheduled his doctor's appointment for next week.

a span of time, often with a clear beginning and end

We lived in the city for a short period.

any day in which students are expected to appear at school

each of the two periods into which a year at schools or universities is divided

At the end of each semester, students receive a report card with their grades.

a meeting for execution of a group's functions

to describe something using a specific word or phrase

The linguist termed the language phenomenon code-switching to describe the alternating use of two languages in conversation.

the period during which regular academic sessions or terms are conducted in schools or educational institutions

During term time, students attend classes and participate in extracurricular activities.

a break from formal education or employment, usually lasting a year, to pursue personal interests, travel, or other experiences

After graduating from high school, Sarah decided to take a gap year to travel around Europe before starting college.

the period of the year during which schools and universities hold classes

The academic year at the university starts in September and ends in June.

a designated space within a school where students can work on homework or study independently under supervision

The study hall provided a quiet environment for students to concentrate on their assignments and readings.

a duration of time at school when children are free to exit their classroom and spend their time playing outside

Playtime is essential for children's development, fostering creativity and social skills.

a pause from doing something (as work)

a span of time which we do not work or go to school, and spend traveling or resting instead, particularly in a different city, country, etc.

We went on a vacation to Hawaii last summer.

a part of a school day in which there is no class

I have a free period after lunch, so I usually use that time to catch up on homework.

to separate something into more pieces, often in a sudden way

Be careful not to break the glass when you wash the dishes.

a mutually agreed delay in the deadline for completing a task or paying a debt

The contractor requested an extension for finishing the project.

a break in the school calendar, typically lasting for one week, occurring midway through a term or semester

Families often plan vacations during the half-term break to spend quality time together.

a paid leave from work, often taken every seven years, for study or personal growth

She took a sabbatical to write her novel.

a formal permission to be absent, especially from a school or other institution

The boarding school granted him an exeat, allowing him to leave campus for the weekend to visit his family.