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machine-idle time — The period during which a machine is not being used. This is similar in effect to machine down time though it may be caused by lack of work rather than by a fault in the machine … Big dictionary of business and management
down|time — «DOWN TYM», noun. the time in which a machine, department, or the like is inactive or not working: »cut maintenance and downtime … Useful english dictionary
down time — down ,time noun uncount 1. ) time when a computer or other machine is not working 2. ) time when you can relax and not work … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
down time — n. the time when a computer is not operating. (Compare this with up time.) □ I can’t afford a lot of down time in the system I buy. □ We had too much down time with the other machine … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
down time — / daυn taɪm/ noun 1. the time when a machine is not working or not available because it is broken or being mended 2. time when a worker cannot work because machines have broken down or because components are not available … Dictionary of banking and finance
down time — UK / US noun [uncountable] 1) time when a computer or other machine is not working 2) time when you can relax and not work … English dictionary
ˈdown ˌtime — noun [U] 1) time when a computer or other machine is not working 2) time when you can relax and not work … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
down·time — /ˈdaʊnˌtaım/ noun [noncount] 1 US : time when you are not working or busy After a busy day at work, I look forward to some downtime at home. The kids napped during their downtime. 2 : time during which a computer or machine is not working We need … Useful english dictionary
down time — A period of time in a manufacturing environment when a machine is not working as a result of mechanical failure … Auditor's dictionary
time — Except as otherwise specifically provided, any reference to time shall mean local Chicago time. Chicago Mercantile Exchange Glossary * * * time time [taɪm] noun 1. [uncountable] the quantity that is measured in minutes, hours, years etc using… … Financial and business terms
