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单词 time-out
释义

time-out

noun

ˈtīm-ˈau̇t How to pronounce time-out (audio)
1
: a brief suspension of activity : break
especially : a suspension of play in an athletic game
2
: a quiet period used especially as a disciplinary measure for children

Synonyms

  • downtime
  • layoff
  • winter
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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

time-out

noun

ˈtīm-ˈau̇t
1
: a short period during a game in which play is stopped
2
: a quiet period used as a way to discipline a child

time-out

noun

as in break
a period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness we need to take a time-out from our relationship to think things over

Synonyms & Similar Words

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