time-outs

noun

Definition of time-outsnext
plural of time-out
as in winters
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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  1. winters
  2. layoffs
  3. interruptions
Noun
  • These areas have been popular choices for wealthy travelers in the past, thanks to their cold winters for skiing and hot summers for hiking.
    BYRyan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This weather phenomenon is linked to a northerly shift in the polar jet stream, which can lead to Texas winters being warmer than average.
    Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of winters
Noun
  • Musk and Ramaswamy have called for sweeping changes to federal programs, such as mass layoffs and deep cuts.
    David Ingram, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Disney’s television division was also hit with layoffs this summer.
    Bruce Gil, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of layoffs
Noun
  • Employing an easy-to-use UI and minimizing daily operational interruptions also help with end-user uptake.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Saturday night's skit poked fun at Baier's real-life interruptions of Harris, with Baldwin repeatedly interrupting Rudolph in rapid-fire fashion.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of interruptions
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