Verb
take time out (third-person singular simple present takes time out, present participle taking time out, simple past took time out, past participle taken time out)
(idiomatic, often followed by from) To temporarily suspend an activity in order to do something else.
He would take time out to jog on the spot during the periods when he was in hiding. Source: Internet
"A great big thank you to everyone who was able to take time out of their day to share their feelings on the value of Iowa Lakes with our guests from the Higher Learning Commission," said Iowa Lakes Community College President Valerie Newhouse. Source: Internet
And in a special holiday tradition not dissimilar to that of the customary gift exchange, Bollam said she and her family take time out of their Christmas season to show their appreciation for those they care about. Source: Internet
During these two months, business owners usually close down and take time out for themselves and their families. Source: Internet
Instead of celebrating the game, James and others had to take time out of their weekend to explain why they won’t just shut up and dribble. Source: Internet
So we do need to take the foot off the gas a little, breath and relax, learn to laugh at ourselves and take time out to socialise with others. Source: Internet