halftime

n. the short rest period between the two halves of a sports match.

n. the interval between the two halves of a sporting match, such as football or basketball, used for player recovery and coaching.

“The team was losing by ten points at halftime, but they played much better in the second half.”

“The manager made two tactical substitutions at halftime in a desperate attempt to regain control of the midfield.”

n. the music or entertainment that happens during the break in a big game.

n. the entertainment or performance, typical of American football, that occurs during the mid-game interval.

“Millions of people watch the Super Bowl just to see the famous singers during halftime.”

“The halftime performance featured elaborate choreography and pyrotechnics that required months of intensive rehearsal.”

American English

adj. happening during or related to the middle break of a game.

adj. relating to or occurring during the interval between the two halves of a competition.

“The halftime score was a surprising zero-zero tie.”

“The halftime statistics revealed a significant disparity in possession, despite the scoreline remaining level.”

adv. working for only half of the usual hours in a week.

adv. for half of the standard working time; synonymous with part-time in specific employment contexts.

“She decided to work halftime so she could spend more days with her young children.”

“The consultant was contracted to work halftime, providing oversight for twenty hours per week rather than the standard forty.”

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