noun
- time when a person is not working or busy; free time for rest or relaxation
- time when a machine, system, or service is not operating or is unavailable
Usage: technical
Examples
- I like to read during my downtime on weekends.
- The factory workers enjoyed some downtime between shifts.
- She used her downtime to catch up with friends.
- The server experienced unexpected downtime last night.
- We scheduled maintenance during the system’s planned downtime.
- The website’s downtime lasted only fifteen minutes.
- Everyone needs some downtime to recharge after a busy week.