timeout
Произношение: [ˈtaɪmaʊt]
Контекст: «games»
(noun) a break or pause during a game or activity where players stop to rest or plan. This helps players think about their next steps or take a short rest.
Пример
The coach called a timeout to give the team a chance to regroup and talk about their strategy.
Пример
They didn’t take a timeout when they should have, and they lost focus on the game.
Пример
Why did the coach decide to call a timeout during the match?
Контекст: «child discipline»
(noun) a brief period when a child is asked to sit quietly by themselves to calm down and think about their behavior. This is used to help them understand that bad behavior has consequences.
Пример
After misbehaving, Sam was given a timeout to reflect on his actions.
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Lucy felt sad that she didn’t have to take a timeout after being noisy in class.
Пример
How long should the timeout be for a child who is misbehaving?
Контекст: «technology»
(noun) a temporary pause in a computer program or system, often because it has taken too long to respond. It helps remind users that something went wrong.
Пример
The system had a timeout, so I refreshed the page and it worked again.
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I was frustrated that my computer didn't show a timeout and just froze instead.
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What happens when there is a timeout in the software?