Timeout
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtaɪm.aʊt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Timeout is a noun meaning (communication) The allowed maximal time for a process to end normally.
Meaning
(communication) The allowed maximal time for a process to end normally.
More Meanings
- (communication) The intentional termination of an incomplete task after a time limit considered long enough for it to end normally.
- (sports) Alternative form of time-out.
Example Sentences
My connection was so slow that I kept receiving timeouts when trying to view Web pages.
Word Forms
- timeouts
- time out
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include disconnect, disconnection, timing, hold, standby, waiting.
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