game time
When play begins
Game time is when a game or competition begins, or the moment of any significant event requiring readiness: It's game time, let's focus.
The phrase often signals the shift from preparation to action.
In sports broadcasting, it refers to the scheduled start: Game time is 7 PM Eastern.
Figuratively, game time means the moment when stakes become real and performance matters.
- kickoffOpening play in football
- first pitchInitial ceremonial delivery
- puck dropHockey game's commencement
- buzzerElectric signaling device
- clockDevice displaying time
whistle · crunch · showtime · tip-off · start · national anthem · starting lineup · play · match · competition · warmup · stadium · arena · home crowd · fans · cheering · adrenaline · anticipation
- VBSBible stories, memory verses, songs, volunteers, teachers
- beginningsbegin, beginning, start, first, opening
- rewardsrewards, reward, prizes, prize, trophy
- Sports Seasonsregular season, preseason, postseason, offseason, playoffs
- tournamentstournament, tournaments, bracket, brackets, tournament brackets
- game designmechanics, level design, balancing, playtesting, difficulty
game timehalftime
Midpoint break in games
postgame · post-match · off-season · offseason · pregame
game timetraining time
Period of instruction
practice session · rehearsal · training · scrimmage · warm-up
game timerecovery time
Period needed to heal
off time · downtime · break time · leisure time · off the clock
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