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time-out

noun

ˈtīm-ˈau̇t

as in winter

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

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Recent Examples on the Web Vang’s punishments typically included time-outs that required Elijah to stand in the corner for up to three hours at a time. —

Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2024 Depending on the severity, this might be a time-out from communication or even a complete cut-off. —

Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 May 2024 There's the more old-fashioned way of disciplining which involves time-outs and things like that. —

Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024 Allen being put on an ongoing time-out by the country music industry was remarkable after a rise that had seen three of his first four singles reach No. 1 at country radio. —

Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for time-out

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