time-out
Benched for misbehavior
Time-out is a pause in activity.
In sports, teams call time-outs to stop the clock and strategize: The coach called a time-out with ten seconds left.
For children, a time-out is a disciplinary measure—brief isolation to calm down or reflect on misbehavior: Go sit in time-out until you can use your words.
In computing, a time-out occurs when a system stops waiting for a response: The connection timed out.
The verb form is usually two words: The session will time out after fifteen minutes of inactivity.
Temporary cessation of activity
- intermissionScheduled performance pause
- recessPause in activity
- breatherBrief period of rest
- respiteShort pause from hardship
interval · hiatus · lull · interlude · rest · reprieve · decompression · regrouping
Trained self-control or specialty
- consequencesResults of actions taken
- cornerMeeting point of edges
- misbehaviorImproper or unruly conduct
- tantrumUncontrolled display of frustration
boundaries · redirection · self-regulation · child-rearing · structure · guidance · correction · warning
Interruption of flow
- coachOne who instructs
- huddleClose protective gathering
- strategyPlanned approach to goals
- sidelineSecondary business pursuit
substitution · bench · officials · whistle · adjustments · momentum · regrouping · twenty-second
Observing one's own mind
- contemplationSustained reflective attention
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- self-examinationScrutiny of one's thoughts
- solitudeState of being alone
meditation · pondering · self-awareness · centering · grounding · clarity · perspective · self-care
pause
Temporary cessation of activity
- intermissionScheduled performance pause
- recessPause in activity
- breatherBrief period of rest
respite · interval · hiatus · lull · interlude · rest · reprieve · decompression · regrouping · reset
discipline
Trained self-control or specialty
- consequencesResults of actions taken
- cornerMeeting point of edges
- misbehaviorImproper or unruly conduct
tantrum · boundaries · redirection · self-regulation · child-rearing · structure · guidance · correction · warning
stoppage
Interruption of flow
sideline · substitution · bench · officials · whistle · adjustments · momentum · regrouping · twenty-second
introspection
Observing one's own mind
- contemplationSustained reflective attention
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- self-examinationScrutiny of one's thoughts
solitude · meditation · pondering · self-awareness · centering · grounding · clarity · perspective · self-care · stillness
- disciplinary termswarning, suspension, expulsion, detention, fine
- game timinghalftime, stoppage time, injury time, quarters, periods
- coping skillscoping skills, coping strategies, coping mechanisms, emotional regulation, self-control
- child psychology for parentstantrums, discipline, bonding, milestones, attachment
- childhood traditionsbedtime stories, bedtime story, birthday parties, birthday party, birthdays
- disciplinemisconduct, violation, grounded, violations, reprimand
time-outplay
Recreation or staged drama
continuation · active play · game on · in play · live ball
time-outreward
Payment for service
positive reinforcement · praise · inclusion · engagement · privilege
time-outengagement
Commitment to wed or attend
participation · involvement · activity · action · work