short-breakservice
nounUK /ʃɔːt breɪk ˈsɜːvɪs/
US /ʃɔːrt breɪk ˈsɜːrvɪs/
A short-break service is a place that takes care of someone for a little while so their family can rest.
The short-break service looks after Ben every other weekend so his parents can recharge.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A travel company that arranges brief holidays.
The short-break service booked us two nights in a seaside hotel.
3. A brief pause in a scheduled activity, such as a school day.
The short-break service gives the children a ten-minute rest between lessons.
4. A temporary replacement for a broken machine or system.
The short-break service kept the factory running while the main line was repaired.