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halftime

n. C / U
B1 Intermediate US //ˈhæfˌtaɪm// UK //hˈɑːftaɪm// half·time

n. the short break in the middle of a sports game like soccer or basketball. Players rest and talk about their plan for the second part of the match.

n. the interval between the two halves of a sporting contest. Refers to both the period of rest for the participants and the midpoint of the match duration.


SIMPLE

The score is tied at halftime.

CONTEXTUAL

The coach gave a motivating speech in the locker room during halftime to help the team improve.

COMPLEX

While the players retreated to the locker rooms at halftime, the stadium audience was entertained by a high-energy musical performance on the field.

Origin

From half- + time.

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