[] a period of time when you do not do your usual job, either with or without the support of your employer, for example because you have children to care for or want to study 离职期（如照料小孩或学习进修）◆He has taken a career break to do further studies. 他暂时放下工作去深造。◆women returning to employment after a career break 离职後重新就业的妇女⨁to be on / need / take a career break 在离职中；需要离职；放下工作