The sign for "vacation" can also mean "time off from work," break time, holiday, leisure time, and related concepts.
To sign "vacation" (lightly) jab your thumbs into your chest an inch or two from your armpits. If you use a single motion it means "time off" or "off work." If you use a double motion it means an actual "vacation" or "period of not working."
VACATION:
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Memory aid: Think of a farmer taking a break or a vacation and sticking his thumbs in his overall's suspenders.
A single quick motion means "not working" or "time-off." As in, "I'm off this Saturday." "I'm on break."
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Sample sentence: Summer vacation, you wake up at what time?
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Notes:If you do this sign using modified "R" hands (or even "L" hands) it can even mean "retired."
See: RETIRE
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Where this sign is taught:
Taught in Lesson 14.Reviewed in lessons: 24
Practice sentences using this sign:
SUMMER VACATION, YOU WAKE UP what-TIME? (What time do you wake up during summer vacation?)WORK YOU? SICK DAY VACATION YOU CAN HOW-MANY? (Do you work? How many days of sick-leave do you get?)
SUMMER VACATION, YOU GO-TO-BED what-TIME? (What time do you go to bed during summer vacation?)
DURING SUMMER VACATION YOU STUDY?