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\ ˈtīm-ˈau̇t 
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\Definition of time-out
2 : a quiet period used especially as a disciplinary measure for children
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time-out
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of time-out
: a short period of time during a sports event when the game stops and the players rest or talk to their coach
: a short period of time when you stop doing something so that you can rest or do something else
US : a short period of time when a child must sit quietly as punishment for behaving badly
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time-out
noun\ ˈtīm-ˈau̇t \
Kids Definition of time-out
1 : a short period during a game in which play is stopped
2 : a quiet period used as a way to discipline a child
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The first known use of time-out was circa 1896
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