time-out
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3.2
- noun
- /ˈtaɪmˌaʊt/
:
tiempo muerto
- So they wanted to at least have a time-out, where they could reconsider new moves.
- take a time-out
- use a time-out
You know, it's a referee, someone who says time out, you know, we're doing the wrong thing.
- You know, it's a referee, someone who says time out, you know, we're doing the wrong thing.
Examples
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We should call a time-out at this point and ask for a reality check.
Blog text (14) -
This is the first time out for Johnny in this class of competition.
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I had to put two boys in time out today.
Academic text (2004) -
After a while, we started to play again, and the best thing came out of that short time-out.
Academic text (1998) -
Knights call their final time-out.
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Now they break the huddle following that time-out after that incredible shot.
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Let's take a time-out while I meditate on that for a few moments.
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Richmond uses their last time-out with 1:20 remaining... in the fourth quarter and Bayhill up by six.
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The opposing team called a time-out, and Abby breathed in slowly.
Fiction book (2001) -
The coach called a time-out to discuss the team's strategy before the final play.
Synonyms
46
2.3
A short break from an activity to rest or talk about what to do next
1
4.3
A pause in a game because of bad weather or other events
Antonyms
How Long
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3.2
346
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word time-out is made of time and out, so it literally means taking 'time' 'out' of play. That's why a time-out is a short pause to rest or to make a quick plan.