Pronunciation: /hæf taɪm/
noun a period of time in a sports game or performance that is halfway between the beginning and the end
A1 I like to take a break at half time during a football match.
A2 At half time, the players discussed their strategy for the second half.
B1 During half time, the coach gave a motivational speech to the team.
B2 The fans cheered loudly during the half time show.
C1 The halftime analysis on TV discussed the key moments of the first half.
C2 The team made strategic changes during half time to improve their performance.
adjective describing something that occurs or is done during this period of time
A1 I only work part time, so I have half time to spend with my family.
A2 She took a half-time job so she could focus on her studies.
B1 The team scored a goal just before half time.
B2 The concert was so long that they had a half-time break in the middle.
C1 The company implemented a new policy allowing employees to work half time from home.
C2 The professor decided to teach the class at half time in order to allow for more in-depth discussions.
formal At half time, the coach gave a detailed analysis of the team's performance.
informal During half time, we grabbed some snacks and chatted about the game so far.
slang We were down by 10 points at half time, but we knew we could come back and win.
figurative In the 'half time' of our project, we reassessed our goals and made necessary adjustments.
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