time-out

time–out

noun

Definition of TIME-OUT

a period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness <we need to take a time-out from our relationship to think things over>

Synonyms layoff, time-out, winter

Related Words break, breath, breather, interruption, lull, pause, recess; abeyance, doldrums, dormancy, latency, quiescence, suspense, suspension