downtime
noun
down·time
ˈdau̇n-ˌtīm 
1
: time during which production is stopped especially during setup for an operation or when making repairs
2
: inactive time (such as time between periods of work)
napping during our downtime
an injured athlete facing months of downtime
Examples of downtime in a Sentence
After a busy day at work, I look forward to some downtime at home.
The kids napped during their downtime.
We need to minimize network downtime.
Recent Examples on the Web
For your downtime Going out 🧘🏽♀️L.A. has hit peak sound bath.
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Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
These are our top gift ideas to help moms work from home, annotate their books, or dip into the world of gaming in their downtime.
—Adrienne So Gear Team, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024
Even for functional hydrogen fuel stations, downtime is routine.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
Elsewhere on the grounds, a number of spaces await you for downtime with family and friends.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
Speed is of the essence in trading, and institutional investors are looking for platforms that can execute trades efficiently and minimize downtime.
—Tyler Shepherd, The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
With Swift on a lengthy break from shows and Kelce in the midst of the NFL offseason, the couple recently enjoyed some downtime in Los Angeles.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
One thing her crew shouldn’t expect if and when Stewart finds herself in the hot seat is much downtime.
—Thomas Page, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024
During any downtime, workers will get AI training, and/or be busy solving complex educational or environmental problems in their communities.
—Michael C. Bush, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
These are our top gift ideas to help moms work from home, annotate their books, or dip into the world of gaming in their downtime.
—Adrienne So Gear Team, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024
Even for functional hydrogen fuel stations, downtime is routine.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
Elsewhere on the grounds, a number of spaces await you for downtime with family and friends.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
Speed is of the essence in trading, and institutional investors are looking for platforms that can execute trades efficiently and minimize downtime.
—Tyler Shepherd, The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
With Swift on a lengthy break from shows and Kelce in the midst of the NFL offseason, the couple recently enjoyed some downtime in Los Angeles.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
One thing her crew shouldn’t expect if and when Stewart finds herself in the hot seat is much downtime.
—Thomas Page, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024
During any downtime, workers will get AI training, and/or be busy solving complex educational or environmental problems in their communities.
—Michael C. Bush, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Downtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downtime. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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