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downtime

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdaʊnˌtaɪm// UK //dˈaʊntaɪm// down·time

n. time when you can relax and do nothing because you are not working or busy. It can also mean the time when a machine or computer system is not working.

n. a period of time during which a person is free from work or obligations; also refers to the interval when a computer system or machine is unavailable for use.


SIMPLE

I need some downtime after this busy week.

CONTEXTUAL

The IT department scheduled the server maintenance for Sunday night to minimize downtime for the employees.

COMPLEX

Finding a balance between high-intensity productivity and restorative downtime is essential for preventing burnout in demanding professional environments.

Antonyms
Origin

From down (“out of order; out of service; inoperable”) + time.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to relaxation or system inactivity; occasionally used with 'some' or 'a bit of'.

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