Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
downtime
noun
[doun-taim]
Definition
A period during which a machine, system, or service is not operational or not in use.
Examples
- The factory experienced unexpected downtime due to equipment failure.
- During the downtime, the team held a meeting to discuss future projects.
- It’s important to minimize downtime to improve overall productivity.
Meaning
Downtime refers to the time when something is not working or not available. It can apply to machinery that is broken or maintenance periods when a service is temporarily unavailable.
Synonyms
- inactivity
- interruption
- idle time
- break
- halt
