Pronunciation: /taɪm aʊt/
noun a brief period of time during which an activity is stopped or interrupted
A1 I need a time out from work.
A2 Taking a time out to relax is important for your mental health.
B1 Parents often use time out as a disciplinary technique for children.
B2 After a long day, I like to take a time out to read a book.
C1 During negotiations, it's important to know when to call a time out.
C2 The coach called a time out to discuss strategy with the team.
adverb used to indicate a temporary suspension of activity
A1 I need to take a time out from studying to rest.
A2 She took a time out during the game to catch her breath.
B1 It's important to give yourself a time out when feeling overwhelmed.
B2 He decided to take a time out from work to focus on his mental health.
C1 Taking a time out from the project allowed her to come back with fresh ideas.
C2 The CEO took a time out from his busy schedule to spend time with his family.
formal The teacher gave the student a time out for misbehaving in class.
informal I had to take a time out from studying to grab a snack.
slang My mom put me in a time out for coming home past curfew.
figurative Sometimes we all need to take a time out to recharge and relax.
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