downtime (Meaning)

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downtime (n)

a period of time when something (as a machine or factory) is not operating (especially as a result of malfunctions)

The team experienced significant downtime due to a server outage, affecting productivity and customer satisfaction.
Employees enjoyed a period of downtime during the lunch break, allowing them to relax and socialize.
During the downtime between flights, I found a cozy café at the airport to catch up on some work.
The engineer scheduled downtime for maintenance and software updates, minimizing any disruption to system operations.
The company implemented a policy to provide employees with regular downtime for rest and rejuvenation, promoting better work-life balance.
The technical team worked diligently to resolve the issue, minimizing the downtime and restoring the system to full functionality.
Taking advantage of the downtime, the staff conducted a thorough inspection of the equipment, identifying and addressing potential problems.
During the downtime, the marketing team planned creative campaigns and strategies to relaunch the product with a bang.
The construction project experienced unplanned downtime due to inclement weather, delaying the completion timeline.
The downtime allowed the project manager to evaluate the progress, adjust the schedule, and allocate resources accordingly.

a period of time when something (as a machine or factory) is not operating (especially as a result of malfunctions)

winter, break, time-out, layoff, interruption,lull, pause, latency, abeyance, breath

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The team experienced significant downtime due to a server outage, affecting productivity and customer satisfaction.

Employees enjoyed a period of downtime during the lunch break, allowing them to relax and socialize.

During the downtime between flights, I found a cozy café at the airport to catch up on some work.

The engineer scheduled downtime for maintenance and software updates, minimizing any disruption to system operations.