Time out
noun
A short break in play in a sport or game.
The coach called for a time out during the basketball match.
Often appears as...
- call a time out
- take a time out
noun
A gentle punishment where a child is temporarily removed from an activity as a consequence for bad behavior.
When Tommy hit his sister, his mother put him in time out.
Often appears as...
- put in time out
- send to time out
noun
A period of time when one stops what they are doing and relaxes or does something different to reduce stress.
After several hours of studying, I finally took a time out and went for a walk.
Often appears as...
- take a time out
- need a time out
noun
An operation or function in computing where a task is terminated if not completed within a certain period of time.
The system will experience a time out if the file download is not completed within two hours.
Often appears as...
- experience a time out
- set a time out
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A short break in play in a sport or game.
The coach called for a time out during the basketball match.
Often appears as...
- call a time out
- take a time out
noun
A gentle punishment where a child is temporarily removed from an activity as a consequence for bad behavior.
When Tommy hit his sister, his mother put him in time out.
Often appears as...
- put in time out
- send to time out
noun
A period of time when one stops what they are doing and relaxes or does something different to reduce stress.
After several hours of studying, I finally took a time out and went for a walk.
Often appears as...
- take a time out
- need a time out
noun
An operation or function in computing where a task is terminated if not completed within a certain period of time.
The system will experience a time out if the file download is not completed within two hours.
Often appears as...
- experience a time out
- set a time out
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Game Strategy
Used to regroup and discuss tactics without the distraction of ongoing play.
The team seemed disorganized, so the coach called a time out to strategize.
Pro Tip 2/3Not For Quitting
It's a brief pause, not an end to participation. Players return to the game after.
After a quick time out to hydrate, the players were back on the field.
Pro Tip 3/3Limited Number
Teams have a finite number of time outs, making strategic use important.
With only two time outs left, the coach had to be cautious about using them.
Pro Tip 1/3Game Strategy
Used to regroup and discuss tactics without the distraction of ongoing play.
The team seemed disorganized, so the coach called a time out to strategize.
Pro Tip 2/3Not For Quitting
It's a brief pause, not an end to participation. Players return to the game after.
After a quick time out to hydrate, the players were back on the field.
Pro Tip 3/3Limited Number
Teams have a finite number of time outs, making strategic use important.
With only two time outs left, the coach had to be cautious about using them.
Pro Tip 1/3Game Strategy
Used to regroup and discuss tactics without the distraction of ongoing play.
The team seemed disorganized, so the coach called a time out to strategize.
Pro Tip 2/3Not For Quitting
It's a brief pause, not an end to participation. Players return to the game after.
After a quick time out to hydrate, the players were back on the field.
Pro Tip 3/3Limited Number
Teams have a finite number of time outs, making strategic use important.
With only two time outs left, the coach had to be cautious about using them.
Never forget "Time out"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension