Timeout

Word TIMEOUT
Character 7
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ˈtaɪm.aʊt/

Definitions and meanings of "Timeout"

What do we mean by timeout?

A short break in the action of a sport, for substitution, consultation, etc.

A break from a tense, heated or stressful situation (often enforced, sometimes as a disciplinary measure); a cooling-off period.

(communication) The intentional ending of an incomplete task after a time limit considered long enough for it to end normally.

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The word "timeout" in example sentences

He added that in the game in which he called a timeout after the first play (forgot which game this was), it was because Foye took a three and he wanted to stop that. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Another part of the appeal of the knitting circle, it would seem, is that it's a timeout from the pace of modern life; its cadences those of a bygone era, its rewards measured in something other than money or recognition. ❋ Ralph Gardner (2010)

Put all the GOP shit-stains in timeout and change their smelly diapers. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The idea of a timeout is such that the method was not working for the best interest of the USA. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Worst Game Management: Maybe after you call a timeout you don't need to take the delay-of-game call that pushes you back from the 2 to 7. ❋ Dan Steinberg (2010)

Kindergarten rules came to the Senate on Wednesday as the Republicans 'leader, Sen. Mitch McConnell, put Democrats in timeout for what he said was bad behavior. ❋ Unknown (2008)

"Me and KLove were on the bench when they called a timeout in the third quarter," Beasley said, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. ❋ Cindy Boren (2010)

However, even if an inactivity timeout is set so that after (say) 30 seconds of no touches the device turns off again, random touches can keep the device awake forever – or at least until the battery is exhausted. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The timeout is so vital with seconds on the clock. ❋ Unknown (2007)

I called a timeout after just two minutes of play. ❋ Dart Adams (2008)

It can be scary for some very little kids to be alone in timeout, so for timeouts to calm down or for some “naughty” behaviors, I would separate with the child, not from. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Howard helped atone for a loss to the Terrapins last season in which he called a timeout when the Demon Deacons had none left, resulting in a game-winning free throw by Juan Dixon. ❋ Unknown (2002)

A TTL value of 999 means that the timeout is infinite and will never be timed out. ❋ Unknown (2001)

Coach Jason Garrett added a bit of that to the Cowboys' mix when he called a timeout that iced his own kicker and cost Dallas a loss to Arizona, a decision Garrett actually defended afterward. ❋ By LYNN ZINSER (2011)

"I called the timeout just to tell them that we were doing some good things and to hang in there," Tippett said. ❋ Unknown (2011)

When the Hornets gained possession, he called a timeout with 6:25 left while lying on the floor grimacing, and teammates gathered around him in concern. ❋ Unknown (2011)

"When Mike hit that dunk, I thought we were going to make a run," Evans said, "but then they called a timeout, came out and hit a shot, so they were right back in the game." ❋ Unknown (2012)

Sanchez made a crucial mistake when on instructions in his helmet from the sidelines he called a timeout before a third-and-goal from the Pats 2 late in the first half. ❋ Gary Myers (2011)

"We go on a run, they call a timeout, they walk calmly to the bench," and come out with a play that delivers points, Weber said. ❋ Unknown (2011)

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