do not disturb
Leave me alone
Do not disturb is a request or setting indicating that someone doesn't want to be interrupted.
Hotels hang do not disturb signs on doorknobs.
Phones and computers have do-not-disturb modes that silence notifications: I put my phone on do not disturb during meetings.
The phrase can describe any situation where intrusion is unwelcome.
- hotel roomRented overnight lodging
- hotel signLodging establishment's outdoor display
- door hangerSign hung from doorknob
- office spaceProfessional work area
- closed doorRestricted access meeting
notification · focus mode · solitude · signage · seclusion · me time · airplane mode · deep work · personal space · leave me alone · discretion · conference call · protocol · busy signal · quiet zone · quietude · sanctuary · isolation
- secrecysecrecy, secret, secrets, confidential, classified
- Hotel thingshotel lobby, hotel suite, hotel room, room service, bellhop
- phone etiquettemuting, voicemail, caller ID, speakerphone, call waiting
- AndroidAndroid Auto, Android TV, APK, Google Play, Play Store
- digital detoxdigital detox, social detox, unplugging, disconnect, dopamine fast
- Hotel etiquettecheck-in, check-out, tipping, room service, concierge
do not disturbcome in
Permitted to enter
available · open door · at your service · welcome · on call
do not disturbcome on in
open for business · all are welcome · open invitation · drop in
undone, undoing, disturb, disturbs, disturbed, disturbing, disturbance, disturbances, undisturbed