Bio break, also known as bio pause, is a short break during a meeting or event for participants to use the restroom. The term "bio break" (bio break) originated in the mid-1990s as technical jargon meaning a visit to the restroom. While it has become quite common in some business environments, it is still used to a lesser extent among the general population. Recently, there has been a gradual increase in the use of this term. Currently, this term is actively used online and offline. The term itself appears to be more generalized and neutral during meetings, etc.