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TIMEOUT

(noun)
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There are 5 meanings of the word Timeout.

Timeout - as a noun

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

Example: "We're being beaten! we need a time-out!"

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

Example: "Hitting people is not acceptable! go to your room and take a time-out!"

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

(communication) the allowed maximal time for a process to end normally.

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

Example: "My connection was so slow that i kept receiving timeouts when trying to view web pages."

Example Sentences

"He called a timeout to discuss strategy with his team."
"The teacher gave the misbehaving student a timeout."
"The toddler had a timeout for throwing a tantrum."
"During the timeout, both teams gathered around their coaches."
"The basketball player was benched for the rest of the game after his timeout."
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Word Game Points

Is TIMEOUT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, timeout is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TIMEOUT has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is TIMEOUT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, timeout is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TIMEOUT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is TIMEOUT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, timeout is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TIMEOUT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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