The difference between Day off and Vacation
When used as nouns, day off means a day of vacation, whereas vacation means freedom from some business or activity.
Vacation is also verb with the meaning: to spend or take a vacation.
check bellow for the other definitions of Day off and Vacation
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Day off as a noun:
a day of vacation; a day when one does not attend work, school etc
Examples:
"After the accident, he took a day off."
"Tuesday is my day off."
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Vacation as a noun:
Freedom from some business or activity.
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Vacation as a noun (obsolete):
Free time given over to a specific purpose; occupation, activity.
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Vacation as a noun:
A period during which official activity or business is formally suspended; an official holiday from university, law courts etc.
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Vacation as a noun (North America):
A holiday; a stretch of leisure time away from work or duty and devoted to rest or pleasure.
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Vacation as a noun:
The act of vacating something; moving out.
Examples:
"The Conservative Party’s vacation of the centre ground gave an opportunity to its opponents."
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Vacation as a noun (US, legal):
The act of making legally void.
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Vacation as a verb (intransitive):
To spend or take a vacation.
Examples:
"This year, we’re vacationing in Mexico."