Time out Common

Time out has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Definitions

Noun

a pause from doing something (as work)

"we took a 10-minute break"

"he took time out to recuperate"

respite recess break time out

Alternative spelling of time-out

Verb

to end (an incomplete task) after a time limit

Intj

To call for a time-out.

See Also

stressful sport break consultation corner time naughty step action tv timeout

Related Terms

stressful sport break consultation corner time naughty step action tv timeout tense cool it heated time time limit cooling off period disciplinary substitution punishment

Broader Terms (hypernyms)

pause

Narrower Terms (hyponyms)

spring break

Rhyming Words

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