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downtime.

Time lost due to the failure of some system or machinery, such as a computer crash or power outage.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdaʊntaɪm/Received-Pronunciation/ˈdaʊnˌtaɪm/General-American
  1. Time lost due to the failure of some system or machinery, such as a computer crash or power outage.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A period of time when work or other activity is less intense or stops.

    countable · uncountable
  3. A period of time set aside for relaxation and rest; leisure time, free time.

    Canada · US · countable · uncountable
    I’ve been working all weekend. I need some downtime.
Where this word comes from

From down (“out of order; out of service; inoperable”) + time.

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