down time
Rest between tasks
Down time is a period when work stops or a system is unavailable.
Machines have down time for maintenance; factories have down time between shifts.
Computers experience down time during outages.
The term extends to personal rest: I need some down time after this project.
Also spelled as one word: downtime.
- outageLoss of electrical service
- out of serviceNot currently functioning
- off the clockNot on paid time
- furloughGranted absence from work
- sabbaticalExtended leave from work
system reboot · inactivity · break · mental break · vacation · leave · respite · reboot · leave of absence · holiday · layoff · recovery · lull · shutdown · hiatus · maintenance · scheduled maintenance · intermission
down timecrunch time
High-pressure final stretch
work hours · hustle · peak hours · activity · rush hour
down timeuptime
Continuous operational period
run time · service time · availability · active status · working order