Half-time: meaning, definitions and examples

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half-time

 

[ ˈhɑːfˌtaɪm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sports

A period of rest or break between two halves of a game, typically lasting around 15-20 minutes. It allows players to recharge and coaches to adjust strategies.

Synonyms

intermission, interval

Examples of usage

  • The players went to the locker room during half-time.
  • During half-time, the coach gave a motivational speech to the team.
Context #2 | Noun

workplace

A break in the middle of a workday, usually lasting from 30 minutes to an hour. Employees can use this time to relax, eat lunch, or run errands.

Synonyms

lunch break, midday break

Examples of usage

  • I always take my lunch break during half-time at work.
  • During half-time, I like to go for a walk to clear my mind.

Translations

Translations of the word "half-time" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intervalo

🇮🇳 अर्धकाल

🇩🇪 Halbzeit

🇮🇩 waktu istirahat

🇺🇦 перерва

🇵🇱 przerwa

🇯🇵 ハーフタイム

🇫🇷 mi-temps

🇪🇸 medio tiempo

🇹🇷 yarı zaman

🇰🇷 하프타임

🇸🇦 نصف الوقت

🇨🇿 poločas

🇸🇰 polčas

🇨🇳 半场

🇸🇮 polčas

🇮🇸 hálfleikur

🇰🇿 жарты уақыт

🇬🇪 ნახევარი დრო

🇦🇿 yarım vaxt

🇲🇽 medio tiempo

Word origin

The term 'half-time' originated in the world of sports, specifically referring to the break between two halves of a game. Over time, it has been adopted in other contexts, such as the workplace, to signify a break or intermission in an activity. The concept of 'half-time' emphasizes the importance of taking a pause to rest, recharge, and regroup before continuing with the next phase of an event or task.