Ms Jones taking time off for a rest (6)
I believe the answer is:
bridge
'a rest' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for bridge that I've seen before include "Pontoon is one" , "Where four hands are needed" , "Requirement for spectacles" , "Hard ridge on the nose" , "Game; cross (river)" .)