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
Fast charging tech ensures minimal downtime between adventures, too.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2024
This asset data can illustrate the financial implications of unplanned repairs or downtime and prevent the recurrence of common issues.
—Bryan Christiansen, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Khatter and the cast filmed in Cape Cod, Mass. over four months and spent their downtime whale watching, wine tasting, visiting nearby Provincetown — and taking trips to Trader Joe’s.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024
As the Upstate New York metropolis slowly awakens again, people have come to realize that all that downtime helped preserve the city’s classic architecture.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2024
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2024
This asset data can illustrate the financial implications of unplanned repairs or downtime and prevent the recurrence of common issues.
—Bryan Christiansen, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Khatter and the cast filmed in Cape Cod, Mass. over four months and spent their downtime whale watching, wine tasting, visiting nearby Provincetown — and taking trips to Trader Joe’s.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024
As the Upstate New York metropolis slowly awakens again, people have come to realize that all that downtime helped preserve the city’s classic architecture.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Downtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downtime. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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