time out (Meaning)

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time out (n)

a pause from doing something (as work)

a brief suspension of play

The basketball coach called a time out to discuss strategy after his team's poor performance.
In a marathon, the runners can take a time out at rest stations to replenish their energy.
The boss gave the employees a time out to celebrate the company's successful quarter.
The teacher declared a time out when the students became too distracted in class.
The parents gave their child a time out as a punishment for misbehaving.
The doctor advised the patient to have a time out from strenuous activities to recover from an injury.
The athlete requested a time out during the tennis match to consult with her coach.
The worker asked for a time out to complete a pressing task before the deadline.
The family decided to take a time out from their vacation to relax and recharge.
The couple took a time out in their busy schedule to spend quality time together.

a pause from doing something (as work), a brief suspension of play

break, layoff, pause,winter, downtime, lull,recess, breather, breath, interruption

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The basketball coach called a time out to discuss strategy after his team's poor performance.

In a marathon, the runners can take a time out at rest stations to replenish their energy.

The boss gave the employees a time out to celebrate the company's successful quarter.

The teacher declared a time out when the students became too distracted in class.