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downtime (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdaʊntaɪm/

A period of time when a machine, system, or person is not working or active.

The factory scheduled regular downtime for machine maintenance to prevent breakdowns.
After finishing the project, the team enjoyed some much-needed downtime at home.
Server downtime can cause significant financial losses for online businesses.

have downtime (collocation): To experience a period of inactivity or rest. — "It's important to have downtime to avoid burnout."
take downtime (collocation): To choose to have a period of rest. — "She decided to take some downtime after the big presentation."
downtime for (prepositional phrase): A period of inactivity for a specific purpose. — "The server required downtime for essential maintenance."

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