sequence
v.— «“Sequencing.” Coined by Arlene Rossen Cardozo, author of the 1986 book by the same name. To sequence, a woman temporarily steps out of the work force or at least scales back to raise children. When her kids are older, she returns to work.» —“The new terms for balancing kids and career” by Michelle Quinn Myrtle Beach Online (S.C.) , 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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