Downtime: meaning, definitions and examples

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downtime

 

[ หˆdaสŠnหŒtaษชm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

computer usage

Downtime refers to a period when a system, machine, or service is not operational or unavailable for use. It can be due to maintenance, failures, or upgrades. In the context of technology, downtime is crucial as it can affect productivity and user experience.

Synonyms

break, inactivity, outage

Examples of usage

  • The server experienced unexpected downtime last night.
  • We scheduled downtime for system updates over the weekend.
  • During the downtime, technicians worked to fix the issues.
Context #2 | Noun

leisure time

In a more general sense, downtime can also refer to time spent away from work or other duties where one can relax or engage in leisure activities. It is important for mental and physical well-being.

Synonyms

freedom, leisure, rest

Examples of usage

  • I like to spend my downtime reading books.
  • Taking some downtime helps me recharge for the week ahead.
  • During my downtime, I enjoy going for walks.

Translations

Translations of the word "downtime" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tempo de inatividade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคพเค‰เคจเคŸเคพเค‡เคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ausfallzeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ waktu henti

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพัั‚ะพั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czas przestoju

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ€ใ‚ฆใƒณใ‚ฟใ‚คใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท temps d'arrรชt

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tiempo de inactividad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท duraklama sรผresi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค์šดํƒ€์ž„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆู‚ุช ุงู„ุชูˆู‚ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prostoje

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prestoj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœๆœบๆ—ถ้—ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤas nedelovanja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ niรฐurtรญmi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผั‹ั ั–ัั‚ะตะผะตะนั‚ั–ะฝ ัƒะฐา›ั‹ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฃแƒœแƒขแƒแƒ˜แƒ›

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ durdurma mรผddษ™ti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tiempo de inactividad

Etymology

The term 'downtime' originated in the mid-20th century, primarily in the context of industrial machines and production systems. It initially referred to the periods when machinery was not in operation, often due to maintenance or repairs, highlighting the importance of machine availability in maximizing productivity. Over time, the term evolved and expanded beyond industrial usage to encompass computers and network services, especially as technology began to proliferate in workplaces and homes. The modern usage often addresses service interruptions in information technology, telecommunications, and the broader digital landscape. Today, 'downtime' is commonly used in both technical and casual contexts, denoting periods of inactivity in various fields.