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When Shakespeare begins his exposition thus he generally at first makes people talk about the hero, but keeps the hero himself for some time out of sight, so that we await his entrance with curiosity, and sometimes with anxiety.
Andrew Coyle Bradley

Meaning of "time out" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TIME OUT

time out  [taɪm aʊt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TIME OUT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Time out is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TIME OUT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of time out in the English dictionary

The definition of time out in the dictionary is in basketball, American football, ice hockey, and some other sports, when a team calls a time out, they call a stop to the game for a few minutes in order to rest and discuss how they are going to playto ask for a time out to call a time out. Other definition of time out is if you take time out from a job or activity, you have a break from it and do something different insteadtime out to do sth.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TIME OUT


about
əˈbaʊt
blackout
ˈblækaʊt
bout
baʊt
carry-out
ˈkærɪaʊt
checkout
ˈtʃɛkaʊt
cut-out
ˈkʌtˌaʊt
doubt
daʊt
fallout
ˈfɔːlˌaʊt
layout
ˈleɪaʊt
logout
ˈlɒɡˌaʊt
opt-out
ˈɒptˌaʊt
out
aʊt
scout
skaʊt
set-out
ˈsɛtˌaʊt
shout
ʃaʊt
throughout
θruːˈaʊt
tout
taʊt
trout
traʊt
without
wɪˈðaʊt
workout
ˈwɜːkaʊt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TIME OUT

time fuse
time immemorial
time limit
time loan
time lock
time machine
time management
time of one´s life
time off
time on
time out of mind
time series
time sharing
time sheet
time signal
time signature
time slice
time slot
time sovereignty
time span

WORDS THAT END LIKE TIME OUT

check out
close out
come out
figure out
freeze out
give out
gone out
include out
inside out
leave out
live out
lose out
make out
move out
nose out
rule out
score out
strike out
take out
tease out
wipe out

Synonyms and antonyms of time out in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «time out» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TIME OUT

Find out the translation of time out to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of time out from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «time out» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

暂停
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

se acabó el tiempo
570 millions of speakers

English

time out
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

समय समाप्त
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المهلة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

время вышло
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tempo esgotado
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সময় শেষ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

temps libre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

masa tamat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Auszeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

タイムアウトする
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

시간 제한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

wektu ne entek
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thời gian ra
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நேரம் முடிந்தது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वेळ संपला
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

zaman aşımı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tempo scaduto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

razem z
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

час вийшло
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

time-out
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

time out
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tyd uit
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

timeout
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tid ut
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of time out

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TIME OUT»

The term «time out» is very widely used and occupies the 15.554 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TIME OUT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about time out

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10 QUOTES WITH «TIME OUT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word time out.
1
Courtney Barnett
An album is a thing you take time out and go work on.
2
Troian Bellisario
I hate nothing more than having my nails painted. I feel like I'm in time out.
3
Sarah Bolger
Ireland's always going to be my home, but so much is filmed in L.A., so you have to spend time out here.
4
Andrew Coyle Bradley
When Shakespeare begins his exposition thus he generally at first makes people talk about the hero, but keeps the hero himself for some time out of sight, so that we await his entrance with curiosity, and sometimes with anxiety.
5
James L. Brooks
I took some time out for life.
6
George W. Bush
I want to thank you for taking time out of your day to come and witness my hanging.
7
Nicolas Cage
There were two movies that asked me to go to Australia or New Zealand for long periods of time. One was 'Lord of the Rings' and one was 'The Matrix.' But I was actively involved at that time raising my family, and I couldn't really take that time out.
8
Neko Case
I know that I can sing really loud. It's like having that really big Evinrude engine on the back of your fishing boat. But I've been trying to be more dynamic with my voice, and not just singing on 10 all of the time out of terror.
9
Tracy Chapman
A lot of kids spent more time out of school than in, but I always loved school and thought it was my way out of Cleveland, and out of poverty.
10
Jimmy Cliff
I regret I didn't ever learn how to fly a plane. I had the opportunity when I started to make some money, and I regret I didn't really take the time out and put the effort in and do that.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TIME OUT»

Discover the use of time out in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to time out and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Positive Time-Out: And Over 50 Ways to Avoid Power Struggles ...
In this book, bestselling parenting author Jane Nelsen shows you how to make time-out a positive learning experience for children.
Jane Nelsen, Ed.D., 2011
2
Time-Out for Sophie
Read with Grandma? More fun to steal her glasses. And then it’s time out for Sophie! Rosemary Wells has created a memorable new character, ready to take her place next to Max and Ruby, Yoko, and Noisy Nora.
Rosemary Wells, 2013
3
Time Out
Sign up for recreational adult programs now!
Jill Shalvis, 2012
4
Beyond Time-Out: From Chaos to Calm
Reading Beyond Time-Out is akin to sitting with Dr. Grosshans in her clinical office—and her core truths about healthy parent-child relationships are timeless.
Beth A. Grosshans, 2008
5
Time Out Patagonia
Covering Argentina and Chile, Time Out Patagonia takes you across arid steppes to shimmering lakes, monstrous peaks to wind-leveled plains.
Time Out, 2006
6
Time Out
Jack, Merle and Loaf have a mission.
Steve Barlow, Steve Skidmore, 2002
7
Time Out Tokyo
Time Out Tokyo is the definitive guide to this fast-moving metropolis. With cultural briefings and comprehensive practical tips, this guide leads visitors through the marvels and mysteries of the world’s most undiscovered capital.
Time Out, 2010
8
Time Out
Every child who has ever been sent to the 'Time Out' will relate to this story. Children will learn the 'must nots' to stay out of 'timeout'. 'Time Out' shows that bullying is not allowed and there are consequences that follow bad behavior.
Donna Hudec-Ignatescu, 2011
9
Time Out Shortlist Kyoto
Time Out's Shortlist guides offer all the usual visitor information, presented in a way designed to take you straight to what you're looking for: reviews of the classic sights and venues in area-by-area chapters, maps with all the entries ...
Time Out, 2009
10
Time Out Book of Paris Walks
Twenty-three walks in the French capital, covering everything from the well trodden tourist trail to hidden corners well off the beaten track.
Andrew White, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TIME OUT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term time out is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Andy Murray takes time out to roar Kyle Edmund on to finest victory
Andy Murray is a creature of habit. He plays his matches, goes through his physical recovery process, fulfils other obligations and then leaves. Routines are ... «The Times, May 15»
2
Carey Mulligan Says The Film Industry Is "Massively Sexist," Calls …
"The mere fact that it's taken 100 years for this story to be told is hugely revealing," she told Time Out London (via RTE). "This is the story of equal rights in Britain ... «Indie Wire, Apr 15»
3
Oren Moverman's Time Out of Mind: Opening Night at the Sarasota …
A favorite at film festivals throughout the fall, the movie Time Out of Mind, stars one of the great cinematic heartthrobs, Richard Gere. "Lord have mercy," exclaims ... «Huffington Post, Apr 15»
4
'The Flash': Time out of mind
With that complaint out of the way, let's talk about "Out of Time." Early in the episode, the Flash spies - himself! - while speeding down a block. He stops in a bit of ... «Boston Herald, Mar 15»
5
Time Out! Michigan Lawmaker Proposes Ending Daylight Saving Time
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – A state legislator aims to eliminate daylight saving time in Michigan, the standard that calls for clocks to be moved forward an hour in ... «WLNS, Mar 15»
6
This Is the World's Hottest Accent
British people have the “hottest” accent, according to Time Out magazine's 2015 Global Dating Survey. Twenty-seven percent of readers voted it the most ... «TIME, Feb 15»
7
Time out: Baseball team will wear 'Saved by the Bell' jerseys
Don't worry about looking out of place, normcore sports fans; the game is in Brooklyn, so you'll just look like every other retro fashionista. The flashback evening ... «Mashable, Feb 15»
8
Richard Gere's 'Time Out of Mind' Bought by IFC for U.S.
IFC Films has acquired U.S. rights to director Oren Moverman's “Time Out of Mind,” seven weeks after its world premiere at the Toronto Film Fetsival. «Variety, Oct 14»
9
Review: 'Time Out of Mind' is rich study on Dylan
This book cover image released by Pegasus Books shows “Time Out Of Mind: The Lives of Bob Dylan,” by Ian Bell. (AP Photo/Pegasus Books) more >. «Washington Times, Oct 14»
10
New York Film Fest: 'Time Out of Mind' Star Richard Gere Receives …
Gere made it abundantly clear that Time Out of Mind is one of the projects of which he is proudest in an illustrious career that has spanned nearly 40 years and ... «Hollywood Reporter, Oct 14»

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