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.
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By automating these critical recovery steps, Commvault’s solution should help reduce downtime, minimize disruptions and ensure faster restoration of AD environments.
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Robert Kramer, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
For your downtime Going out 🐇🎀 More than just cute, kawaii is a lifestyle.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Matthews invited Thornton but also realized Thornton might prefer some downtime instead.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Williams shared how players spent all that downtime on the plane.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
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Robert Kramer, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
For your downtime Going out 🐇🎀 More than just cute, kawaii is a lifestyle.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Matthews invited Thornton but also realized Thornton might prefer some downtime instead.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Williams shared how players spent all that downtime on the plane.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Downtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downtime. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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