1. short periods of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant

1. gives temporary relief or delay to someone or something
Usage: formal

Examples

• The brief respites between meetings allowed her to catch her breath.
• After months of rain, the sunny weather provided welcome respites.
• The medication respites his chronic pain for several hours.
• She found respites from her busy schedule by reading novels.
• The treaty respites the conflict for now.
• These short respites help prevent employee burnout.
• The judge respites the sentence pending further review.