The others get a breather (4)
I believe the answer is:
rest
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'the others' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'a breather' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'get' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for rest that I've seen before include "Stay" , "Lie down" , "Remainder; be inactive" , "Remainder; relax" , "Settle" .)