off time
Away from work
Off time is time away from work or regular duties—breaks, vacations, or periods between scheduled activities: I try not to check email during my off time.
In music, off time means playing out of sync with the established rhythm or beat, whether intentionally for effect or as a mistake.
The phrase can be hyphenated or written as two words.
Scheduled performance pause
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
- recessPause in activity
- respiteShort pause from hardship
- breatherBrief period of rest
hiatus · interval · lull · interlude · rest · timeout · downtime · gap
Loss of electrical service
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
- shutdownCessation of operations
- failureLack of success
- interruptionBreak in continuity
glitch · breakdown · crash · disruption · blackout · error · bug · lag
Day of rest
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
- tripPlanned travel somewhere
- travelMovement between locations
- leaveSanctioned time away
staycation · long weekend · personal day · sick day · PTO · annual leave · excursion · retreat
Cessation of activity
- recuperationGradual return to health
- healingRestoration of health
- convalescencePost-illness healing phase
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
rejuvenation · renewal · restoration · recharging · regeneration · mending · therapy · wellness
Recreational leisure activity
- recreationRefreshment through leisure
- entertainmentAgreeable diversion of attention
- amusementPleased entertainment state
- pastimeRecreational pursuit
relaxation · fun · games · sports · reading · crafting · gardening · music
intermission
Scheduled performance pause
breather · hiatus · interval · lull · interlude · rest · timeout · downtime · gap · stoppage
outage
Loss of electrical service
interruption · glitch · breakdown · crash · disruption · blackout · error · bug · lag · freeze
holiday
Day of rest
leave · staycation · long weekend · personal day · sick day · PTO · annual leave · excursion · retreat · escape
rest
Cessation of activity
- recuperationGradual return to health
- healingRestoration of health
- convalescencePost-illness healing phase
rehabilitation · rejuvenation · renewal · restoration · recharging · regeneration · mending · therapy · wellness · self-care
hobby
Recreational leisure activity
- recreationRefreshment through leisure
- entertainmentAgreeable diversion of attention
- amusementPleased entertainment state
pastime · relaxation · fun · games · sports · reading · crafting · gardening · music · movies