Downtime
noun
The time during which a machine, especially a computer, is out of action or unavailable for use.
Our servers have been experiencing significant downtime today.
Often appears as...
- experience downtime
- server downtime
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A period of time when a system, device, or service is not available or not being used.
Engineers are still trying to minimize the downtime between equipment changes.
Often appears as...
- minimize downtime
- equipment downtime
noun
A time when one is not working or active.
She enjoyed her downtime at the beach after a long week of work.
Often appears as...
- enjoy downtime
- need downtime
noun
The time during which a machine, especially a computer, is out of action or unavailable for use.
Our servers have been experiencing significant downtime today.
Often appears as...
- experience downtime
- server downtime
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A period of time when a system, device, or service is not available or not being used.
Engineers are still trying to minimize the downtime between equipment changes.
Often appears as...
- minimize downtime
- equipment downtime
noun
A time when one is not working or active.
She enjoyed her downtime at the beach after a long week of work.
Often appears as...
- enjoy downtime
- need downtime
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Issues
Refers to problems causing systems or services to stop working.
The IT department is fixing the network's downtime.
Pro Tip 2/3Business Impact
Indicates a possible negative effect on business operations.
The store's register downtime affected sales.
Pro Tip 3/3Maintenance Related
Often planned for updates or repairs.
There will be downtime tonight for server maintenance.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Issues
Refers to problems causing systems or services to stop working.
The IT department is fixing the network's downtime.
Pro Tip 2/3Business Impact
Indicates a possible negative effect on business operations.
The store's register downtime affected sales.
Pro Tip 3/3Maintenance Related
Often planned for updates or repairs.
There will be downtime tonight for server maintenance.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Issues
Refers to problems causing systems or services to stop working.
The IT department is fixing the network's downtime.
Pro Tip 2/3Business Impact
Indicates a possible negative effect on business operations.
The store's register downtime affected sales.
Pro Tip 3/3Maintenance Related
Often planned for updates or repairs.
There will be downtime tonight for server maintenance.
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How to turn off work...
That's how much "downtime" I was losing to something that actually increased my stress. Try keeping a journal for one week. See how much you do it. That's what made me realize that I still loved my work. But ruminating was destroying that love and it was destroying my personal life, too.
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A critical examination...
critical questions that we must ask of Technology critical questions of ethics morality society political questions and these are best served in a social studies classroom for the last three years my students have engaged in a digital downtime project phase one
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Cleaning The Grand...
and my body is whooped. I see how you guys, you do this all day and it's like you really need some downtime. I mean, this is the most grueling thing I have ever done. Also the scariest thing I've ever done ever, and I've done some pretty freaking scary stuff.
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Amazing Dogs Smell Human...
plenty of downtime to play with his friends but even then he's still on standby when he's off running around doing his doggie thing he does still alert me he'll come back and sniff me and sometimes he decides that I'm fine and other times he'll come back and
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3 steps to stop remote...
You can think of pacing as managing the interactions that tax your energy versus those that recharge you. You could schedule fewer videoconferences, because remember, those are performances. You could schedule downtime or recharge time after performances.
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COVID-19 unraveled the...
that downtime because the downtime is going to benefit every worker every consumer when they come back to a task boy that's super clear right now isn't it yeah we have another question from Trevor how do you see this new world of
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How burnout makes us...
We're expected to be constantly productive and creative in equal measure. But it's actually almost impossible for our brains to continuously generate new ideas with no rest. In fact, downtime is a necessity for our brain
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Why 30 is not the new 20...
but that didn't make Alex's 20s a developmental downtime. That made Alex's 20s a developmental sweet spot, and we were sitting there, blowing it. That was when I realized that this sort of benign neglect
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Marco Annunziata:...
condition-based maintenance, which means fixing machines just before they break, without wasting time servicing them on a fixed schedule. And this, in turn, is pushing us towards zero unplanned downtime,
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The Case for a 4-Day...
"Let's be honest," one explained, "I'm not goofing off or looking at Facebook, which I was." But people have adapted and they prefer getting their downtime as a whole day off rather than in snippets.
Video examples
How to turn off work...
That's how much "downtime" I was losing to something that actually increased my stress. Try keeping a journal for one week. See how much you do it. That's what made me realize that I still loved my work. But ruminating was destroying that love and it was destroying my personal life, too.
Video examples
A critical examination...
critical questions that we must ask of Technology critical questions of ethics morality society political questions and these are best served in a social studies classroom for the last three years my students have engaged in a digital downtime project phase one
Video examples
Cleaning The Grand...
and my body is whooped. I see how you guys, you do this all day and it's like you really need some downtime. I mean, this is the most grueling thing I have ever done. Also the scariest thing I've ever done ever, and I've done some pretty freaking scary stuff.
Video examples
Amazing Dogs Smell Human...
plenty of downtime to play with his friends but even then he's still on standby when he's off running around doing his doggie thing he does still alert me he'll come back and sniff me and sometimes he decides that I'm fine and other times he'll come back and
Video examples
3 steps to stop remote...
You can think of pacing as managing the interactions that tax your energy versus those that recharge you. You could schedule fewer videoconferences, because remember, those are performances. You could schedule downtime or recharge time after performances.
Video examples
COVID-19 unraveled the...
that downtime because the downtime is going to benefit every worker every consumer when they come back to a task boy that's super clear right now isn't it yeah we have another question from Trevor how do you see this new world of
Video examples
How burnout makes us...
We're expected to be constantly productive and creative in equal measure. But it's actually almost impossible for our brains to continuously generate new ideas with no rest. In fact, downtime is a necessity for our brain
Video examples
Why 30 is not the new 20...
but that didn't make Alex's 20s a developmental downtime. That made Alex's 20s a developmental sweet spot, and we were sitting there, blowing it. That was when I realized that this sort of benign neglect
Video examples
Marco Annunziata:...
condition-based maintenance, which means fixing machines just before they break, without wasting time servicing them on a fixed schedule. And this, in turn, is pushing us towards zero unplanned downtime,
Video examples
The Case for a 4-Day...
"Let's be honest," one explained, "I'm not goofing off or looking at Facebook, which I was." But people have adapted and they prefer getting their downtime as a whole day off rather than in snippets.
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Dianna Agron
American Actress
Keep going on hikes, keep having your friends in your life, keep that downtime sacred as well because as hard as you work in any job, it's really nice to have the relaxing de-stressors. Stress is the worst thing. That's the ultimate demise of any good thing.
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Linda M. Godwin
American Astronaut
It is a very busy mission: every day has some major goals that we have to get through, but my experience before has been that at least in the evening, you kind of take a deep breath and look around where you are and have some downtime.
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Ben Mendelsohn
Australian Actor
It's a tougher gig than what people think it is. The proper, real, genuine, worldwide movie stars don't get a lot of downtime from the world outside. That's a tougher price, I think, than what people's fantasy of fame account for.
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Wanda Sykes
American Comedian
I'm constantly preparing. Material hits me; I'm always writing. I go back and listen to my shows and just prepare and put my set together. But the day of, I like to have some downtime. A nice lunch is important for me.
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Colin Morgan
Irish Actor
You have to strike while the iron is hot. You have to take downtime to see friends and family, but my passion is acting: pursuing those scary, challenging characters and working with passionate people.
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Taryn Manning
American Actress
Even though it seems like there are a lot of parts, there is really tons of downtime in the acting world.
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Shenaz Treasury
American Actress
My life has become a series of planes, trains, and automobiles with some occasional downtime at a hotel.
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Julianne Moore
American Actress
When you have children, you don't have downtime, but I have a family life that is rich and fulfiling.
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KJ Apa
New Zealander Actor
When I have downtime, music is a big part of my life. Not so much singing, but I play the guitar.
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Jinkx Monsoon
American Entertainer
When your career and your passion one in the same there is very little downtime.
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Dianna Agron
American Actress
Keep going on hikes, keep having your friends in your life, keep that downtime sacred as well because as hard as you work in any job, it's really nice to have the relaxing de-stressors. Stress is the worst thing. That's the ultimate demise of any good thing.
Quote examples
Linda M. Godwin
American Astronaut
It is a very busy mission: every day has some major goals that we have to get through, but my experience before has been that at least in the evening, you kind of take a deep breath and look around where you are and have some downtime.
Quote examples
Ben Mendelsohn
Australian Actor
It's a tougher gig than what people think it is. The proper, real, genuine, worldwide movie stars don't get a lot of downtime from the world outside. That's a tougher price, I think, than what people's fantasy of fame account for.
Quote examples
Wanda Sykes
American Comedian
I'm constantly preparing. Material hits me; I'm always writing. I go back and listen to my shows and just prepare and put my set together. But the day of, I like to have some downtime. A nice lunch is important for me.
Quote examples
Colin Morgan
Irish Actor
You have to strike while the iron is hot. You have to take downtime to see friends and family, but my passion is acting: pursuing those scary, challenging characters and working with passionate people.
Quote examples
Taryn Manning
American Actress
Even though it seems like there are a lot of parts, there is really tons of downtime in the acting world.
Quote examples
Shenaz Treasury
American Actress
My life has become a series of planes, trains, and automobiles with some occasional downtime at a hotel.
Quote examples
Julianne Moore
American Actress
When you have children, you don't have downtime, but I have a family life that is rich and fulfiling.
Quote examples
KJ Apa
New Zealander Actor
When I have downtime, music is a big part of my life. Not so much singing, but I play the guitar.
Quote examples
Jinkx Monsoon
American Entertainer
When your career and your passion one in the same there is very little downtime.
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