Downtime (Noun)
Meaning
A period of time when something (as a machine or factory) is not operating (especially as a result of malfunctions).
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The server was scheduled for maintenance, which meant the website would experience downtime for a few hours.
- Due to a mechanical failure, the manufacturing plant suffered a week of downtime before repairs could be made.
- Regular maintenance helps to minimize downtime and ensure that equipment is running efficiently.
- The company lost a significant amount of money during the downtime caused by the power outage.
- To avoid downtime, the IT team worked around the clock to troubleshoot and resolve the network issue.