Definition of time-out Time-out

We found 4 definitions of time-out from 2 different sources.

What does time-out mean?

Noun
time-out - a brief suspension of play; "each team has two time-outs left"
		intermission, pause, interruption, suspension, break the act of suspending activity temporarily

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time-out (Noun)
A short break in the action of a sport, for substitution, consultation, etc.
time-out (Noun)
A break from a tense, heated or stressful situation often enforced, sometimes as a disciplinary measure; a cooling-off period .
time-out (Noun)
The intentional ending of an incomplete task after a time limit considered long enough for it to end normally.