timing out
Connection going stale
Timing out is reaching a predetermined limit and stopping automatically.
Computers time out when connections go silent too long; sessions time out for security.
Athletes call timeouts, but systems time out on their own.
A person can also time out—losing patience or mental energy: I'm timing out on this conversation.
- cooling-off periodMandated time for reconsideration
- cooling downGradual temperature reduction
- rest periodScheduled time off
- taking a breakTemporary cessation of activity
- mental health dayAbsence for psychological rest
impulse control · latency · self-regulation · social withdrawal · disconnection · lost connection · expiration · stress relief · communication breakdown · penalty box · breathing room · giving space · unresponsive · pause · buffering · server error · overtime · overtime
timing outbeating the clock
Finishing before time expires
on schedule · ahead of schedule · in the nick of time · under the wire
timing outlogging in
Authentication to access system
signing in · connecting · reconnecting · authenticating · keep-alive
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