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Meaning
Noun
●
In Time:
The amount of time
lost
due to
forces
beyond
one's
control, such as the
breakdown
of
machinery
or a
computer
crash.
●
In Time:
A
period of time
when work or other
activity
is less
intense
or stops.
●
In American English, Canadian English & Time:
A
period of time
set aside
for
relaxation
and
rest
;
leisure time
,
free
time.
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Origin
downtime
English
down
English
doun
Middle English (1100-1500)
dun
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
dune
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
dún
Old Norse
time
English
time
Middle English (1100-1500)
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Etym
Antonyms
Uptime
Related
Outage
Outages
Interruptions
Shutdowns
Shutdown
Breakdowns
Delays
Lag
Uptime
Playtime
Maintenance
Latency
Interruption
Disruption
Failures
Delay
Stoppages
Wastage
Redundancy
Disruptions
Overhead
Malfunction
Malfunctions
Workload
Congestion
Rework
Backup
Glitch
Glitches
Breaks
Waiting
Loss
Unscheduled
Traffic
Free Time
Leisure Time
Spare Time
Extra Time
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