Definition of "time out" in Englisch

Interjection

1. To call for a time-out.

2. To call for a suspension of activity or conversation.

3. Used to announce the end of time in and the beginning of time out.

Noun

1. Alternative spelling of time-out.

2. The period of a live action roleplaying event when players are out of character.

3. The point at which such a period begins.

Verb

1. To end (an incomplete task) after a time limit.

2. Of a task, to be terminated because it was not completed before a time limit.

   • The download timed out because your Internet connection was disrupted.

3. To record the end of one's day or shift at work.

4. To declare (the batsman) out for having taken longer than two minutes to appear on the field.