downtime
noun [U] /ˈdaʊn.taɪm/Definition
› the time during which a machine, especially a computer, is not working or is not able to be usedNot functioningComputer concepts › informal time when you relax and do not do very much: We've had a busy weekend so I'm planning to have some downtime tomorrow.Time off workPassive and not working
(Definition of downtime noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- bank holiday noun
- Boxing Day noun
- break noun (INTERRUPTION)
- career break noun
- compassionate leave noun
- early-closing day noun
- furlough noun
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