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TIMEOUTS

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There are 5 meanings of the word Timeouts.

Timeouts - 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

"The coach called timeouts to strategize with the team during the basketball game."
"The toddler was put in timeouts as a form of discipline."
"During the debate, each candidate was allowed three timeouts to present their points."
"The game had frequent timeouts due to technical difficulties."
"The professor gave the students timeouts during the exam to take a short break."
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Word Game Points

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

TIMEOUTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is TIMEOUTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, timeouts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TIMEOUTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is TIMEOUTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, timeouts is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TIMEOUTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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