noun phrase · neutral
trial separation
/ˈtraɪəl ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/TRI·al se·PA·ra·tion
a temporary period of living apart to see whether a marriage can be repaired
Examples
“They agreed on a trial separation to give themselves space.”
“A trial separation helped them understand what they really wanted.”
“During the trial separation they attended counselling.”
Band 8 sentence
“After months of constant arguments they opted for a trial separation to reassess their relationship.”
Collocations
- go on a trial separation
- enter into a trial separation
Word family
Common mistakes
separation trial→trial separation
have a separation trial→go on a trial separation
Say it for a higher band
5live apart for a while→6separate temporarily→7+trial separation
Synonyms
temporary separation
Easily confused
divorce
“They went through a trial separation before deciding to divorce.”
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