The phrase "abstain from work" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing the act of refraining from engaging in work-related activities, often for reasons such as rest, health, or personal choice.
Example: "Due to my health issues, I have decided to abstain from work for the next few weeks to focus on recovery."
Alternatives: "refrain from work" or "take a break from work".
In 1987 Jews obtained special rights from the Italian state allowing them to abstain from work on the Sabbath and to observe Jewish holidays.
On a pair of tables in the corner of the room sit stacks of Occupy literature – magazines and newspapers produced by protesters – as well as stickers, posters and fliers: all propaganda for May Day, a nationwide day of action calling on the public to abstain from work, school, shopping, banking and household chores.
Because I'm religious, I choose to abstain from work on the Sabbath and holidays.
And Rosh Chodesh - the celebration of the new Jewish month - and a holiday that reveres new beginnings and encourages women to abstain from work - don't even get me started on that one.
Experts emphasised the need for HZ patients, even with no pain, to abstain from work, as they would be infectious during the early phases of their HZ infection.
On October 26, 2011, a general assembly at Occupy Oakland voted unanimously to strike on November 2, 2011, directing anyone who supports the Occupy cause to abstain from working, going to school, or spending money.
They were charged after 171 drivers, all of whom were recruited from China, abstained from work last week over pay.
Taking action such as making calls to legislators, running for office, campaigning, writing letters, having conversations on hot-button issues, and sharing a personal story are all ways to move our country forward without abstaining from work.
I spoke to a number of healthcare and childcare workers who did not support the Women's Strike because they didn't feel included or necessarily comfortable with the idea of abstaining from work.
Abstain from using works such as hot and sexy.
