timeout
Pronunciation: [ˈtaɪmaʊt]
Context: “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.
Example
The coach called a timeout to give the team a chance to regroup and talk about their strategy.
Example
They didn’t take a timeout when they should have, and they lost focus on the game.
Example
Why did the coach decide to call a timeout during the match?
Context: “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.
Example
After misbehaving, Sam was given a timeout to reflect on his actions.
Example
Lucy felt sad that she didn’t have to take a timeout after being noisy in class.
Example
How long should the timeout be for a child who is misbehaving?
Context: “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.
Example
The system had a timeout, so I refreshed the page and it worked again.
Example
I was frustrated that my computer didn't show a timeout and just froze instead.
Example
What happens when there is a timeout in the software?