Countable noun; includes a farewell sense and specialized sports/cricket senses.
Attributive use in compounds and set phrases, e.g. bye week; not gradable.
Used attributively before a noun to denote a round or period in which a competitor is exempt from playing.
The players welcomed the extra rest during their bye week.
Игроки радовались дополнительному отдыху на свободной неделе.