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单词 downtime
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downtime

noun

down·​time ˈdau̇n-ˌtīm How to pronounce downtime (audio)
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

Synonyms

  • layoff
  • time-out
  • winter
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Example Sentences

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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Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1

downtime

noun

as in winter
a period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness a knee operation that could result in months of downtime for the ski racer

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • winter
  • lull
  • break
  • interruption
  • layoff
  • time-out
  • pause
  • breather
  • suspension
  • latency
  • recess
  • breath
  • suspense
  • quiescence
  • dormancy
  • abeyance
  • doldrums
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