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
Instead of leaving downtime or machine failure up to chance, predictive maintenance tools allow manufacturers to get ahead of potential delays and damages, saving them both time and money.
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Bill Rokos, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
During some downtime in Paris, Chalamet balanced a masculine NFL jacket with a mini Chanel bag, a New York City Ballet baseball cap, and a black and white neckerchief.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025
Working parents may not be able to carve out the time needed for things like unstructured play or simply enjoying downtime with their kids.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 21 Jan. 2025
Philip Glass had a moving company and did plumbing and drove taxis in his downtime between compositions.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
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Bill Rokos, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
During some downtime in Paris, Chalamet balanced a masculine NFL jacket with a mini Chanel bag, a New York City Ballet baseball cap, and a black and white neckerchief.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025
Working parents may not be able to carve out the time needed for things like unstructured play or simply enjoying downtime with their kids.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 21 Jan. 2025
Philip Glass had a moving company and did plumbing and drove taxis in his downtime between compositions.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Downtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downtime. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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