breakcard
nounUK /ˈbreɪk.kɑːd/
US /ˈbreɪk.kɑːrd/
A breakcard is a small card you show to tell someone you need a rest.
When Mia felt tired in class, she gave her teacher a breakcard and went to the quiet corner.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A card that lets you take a short break from work or an activity.
He kept a breakcard on his desk so he could step outside for a minute.
3. In some games, a card that stops play for a short time.
She played a breakcard and everyone took a snack break.
4. A pass that allows a student to leave the room for a short rest.
The nurse gave him a breakcard to use when he felt dizzy.