time out Synonyms

time out Meaning

Wordnet

time out (n)

a pause from doing something (as work)

a brief suspension of play

FAQs About the word time out

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

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

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.