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downtime

/ˈdaʊntaɪm/ noun · British & US
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What does downtime mean?

noun

A period of time when a machine, system, or process is not operating or is idle. A period of time when an employee is not working, often due to illness, vacation, or other reasons.

Example

"The factory's downtime during the holiday season resulted in significant cost savings."

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