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noun
- 1. time during which a machine, especially a computer, is out of action or unavailable for use.
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DOWNTIME definition: 1. the time during which a machine, especially a computer, is not working or is not able to be used…. Learn more.
1. : time during which production is stopped especially during setup for an operation or when making repairs. 2. : inactive time (such as time between periods of work) napping during our downtime. an injured athlete facing months of downtime. Synonyms. layoff. time-out. winter. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus.
Downtime definition: a time during a regular working period when an employee is not actively productive.. See examples of DOWNTIME used in a sentence.
the time during which a machine, especially a computer, is not working or is not able to be used. informal. time when you relax and do not do very much: We had a busy weekend so I'm planning to have some downtime tomorrow. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Machines - not functioning. act up. balky. blooey. break down. brokenness.
The term downtime is used to refer to periods when a system is unavailable. The unavailability is the proportion of a time-span that a system is unavailable or offline . This is usually a result of the system failing to function because of an unplanned event, or because of routine maintenance (a planned event).
Define downtime. downtime synonyms, downtime pronunciation, downtime translation, English dictionary definition of downtime. n. 1. The period of time when something, such as a factory or a piece of machinery, is not in operation, especially as the result of a malfunction. 2.
Definition of downtime noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
