What does time-out mean?
Time-out means (sports) A short break in the action of a sport, for substitution, consultation, etc..
Time-out
/ˈtaɪm.aʊt/ · noun
Meaning
(sports) A short break in the action of a sport, for substitution, consultation, etc..
Definitions by Sense
- (sports) A short break in the action of a sport, for substitution, consultation, etc.
- (childish) A break from a tense, heated or stressful situation (often enforced, sometimes as a disciplinary measure); a cooling-off period.
- (informal) A perhaps temporary break in a relationship.
- (communication) The abortion of an incomplete task after a time limit considered long enough for it to end normally.
Example Sentences
We're being beaten! We need a time-out!
I'm going to take a brief time-out from this job.
Hitting people is not acceptable! Go to your room and take a time-out!
As punishment, my mom gave me a 15-minute time-out.
Synonyms for time-out
Antonyms for time-out
Related Words
Word Forms
- time-outs
- timeout
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for time-out?
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What is the opposite of time-out?
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How do you use time-out in a sentence?
We're being beaten! We need a time-out!
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