Synonyms for time-out

Most common

recess · respite

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Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

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

Related words

Other spellings

time out timeout

Example sentences

• recess One day at recess, Yuri was approached by Martha.
• respite I ducked into a local café for some respite.

By length

5 letters

break¹

6 letters

recess²

7 letters

respite²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (recess² = 2 syllables).