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Princeton's WordNet

  1. time-outnoun

    a brief suspension of play

    "each team has two time-outs left"

  2. respite, recess, break, time outnoun

    a pause from doing something (as work)

    "we took a 10-minute break"; "he took time out to recuperate"

Wiktionary

  1. time outverb

    to end (an incomplete task) after a time limit

  2. time outverb

    of a task, to be terminated because it was not completed before a time limit

  3. time outinterjection

    To call for a time-out.

  4. time outinterjection

    To call for a suspension of activity or conversation.

ChatGPT

  1. time out

    A time out is a brief suspension of activity, often used as a disciplinary method for children or in sports games as a strategy method, allowing participants to rest, regroup and plan their next actions. It can also refer to a break taken from a stressful or challenging situation to calm down or reduce stress.

Wikidata

  1. Time Out

    Time Out Group Limited is a publishing company based in London, United Kingdom best known for the Time Out weekly listings magazine published in many editions and in many languages. The company has also expanded to publish travel guides, Eating and Drinking guides and online materials and content. It conducts most of its business from London and New York City.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of time out in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of time out in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of time out in a Sentence

  1. Kelly Ayotte:

    It's clear that we need a time out.

  2. Karen Cox:

    I have a child of my own so I know how that goes. God put it on my heart to go and help her out, the law enforcement official told WBKO. Corbitts mother Karen Cox, was quick to snap a photo of the sweet scene and share it to Facebook, where it later circulated among police support group Kentucky Going Blue. Cox thanked the official for taking the time out of his own break to carry the fussy baby, who quickly relaxed once Hampton held him. The image has since gone viral with over 1,200 likes and more than 480 shares to date. This is far beyond the call of duty!! Love this!!! one commenter said, while others applauded Hampton as a fantastic officer and awesome gentleman. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Despite all the hype, Hampton said that taking a minute to calm down baby Zerak was simply the right thing to do. All glory goes to God. We had a fallen trooper, Eric Chrisman, who said God first, family second, and everyone is family, he told the Post. We treat everyone like we want our family treated. CLICK HERE FOR THE ALL-NEW FOXBUSINESS.COM The officers wife, Kristen, said that the small act of kindness is just one example of her husbands compassionate character. We have a 1-year-old and we know exactly what thats like! it is really cool though because he does help people a lot, but this time he actually got recognition.

  3. Anna Sorokin:

    BTW Jen Psaki just said on Twitter that she's watching Inventing Anna and recommended it to Hillary Clinton, [I'm] happy to hear that Jen Psaki is enjoying me during her ‘Netflix and quarantine’ time out. Also just got a stay from ICE and wondering if the two are somehow connected.

  4. Angela Merkel:

    The alternative to this agreement would not be a 'time-out' from the euro ... but rather predictable chaos.

  5. Diane Oakley:

    Women are financially disadvantaged because we still earn less than men and we typically take time out of our careers for care giving - both of which reduce our ability to prepare for retirement.


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