time out Synonyms
time out Meaning
Wordnet
time out (n)
a pause from doing something (as work)
a brief suspension of play
time out Sentence Examples
- 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.
FAQs About the word time out
a pause from doing something (as work), a brief suspension of play
lull,winter, layoff, break, downtime, pause,recess, breath, interruption, suspension
No antonyms found.
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.
