English

time-out

/ˈtaɪm.aʊt/
A short break in the action of a sport, for substitution, consultation, etc.

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    From time + out.

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    • partEnglishtime “The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events.”
      • inheritedMiddle Englishtyme
        • inheritedOld Englishtīma
        • derivedOld Frenchthym
    • partEnglishout “Away from the inside or centre.”
      • inheritedMiddle Englishoute
        • inheritedOld Englishūt “out, outer”
        • inheritedOld Englishūte

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