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timeout

timeout

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British English/ˈtaɪm.aʊt/
American English/ˈtaɪmaʊt/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin letterschāoshí
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timeout with Chinese translation

timeout usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

The timeout happened during the file upload.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

A timeout can break the connection.

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timeout belongs to the topic "Errors and Bugs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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greeting问候
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timeout synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between timeout / pause / interruption / break / stoppage

T
🇬🇧English
timeout

The exact word for a timed pause or an error-related stop.

A2Often

The app showed a timeout error.

P
🇬🇧English
pause

A general short stop, not necessarily caused by an error or rule.

A2Very Often

There was a short pause while the page loaded.

I
🇬🇧English
interruption

A stop caused by something entering or breaking into the process.

A2Often

There was an interruption in the internet connection.

B
🇬🇧English
break

A planned rest or pause, usually more general and often positive.

A2Very Often

Let's take a break after this task.

S
🇬🇧English
stoppage

A more formal stop, often for transport, work, or play.

A2Rarely

The stoppage of work lasted for two hours.

D
🇬🇧English
delay

A later-than-expected time, not a stop itself.

A2Very Often

The timeout caused a delay in loading the page.

H
🇬🇧English
hold

A temporary stop while waiting, often in calls or customer service.

A2Often

Please hold while we connect your call.

S
🇬🇧English
suspension

A formal temporary stopping, often of an activity, account, or service.

A2Often

The account is under suspension after repeated errors.

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How to pronounce timeout and what this word means

timeout means timeout. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce timeout

/ˈtaɪm.aʊt/

timeout translation

timeout

timeout examples

The timeout happened during the file upload.

timeout transcription

/ˈtaɪm.aʊt/, /ˈtaɪmaʊt/

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timeout is pronounced as /ˈtaɪm.aʊt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

timeout definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The timeout happened during the file upload. Translation: Тайм-аут произошел во время загрузки файла.

Is timeout part of Errors and Bugs vocabulary?

Yes, timeout can be learned in the Errors and Bugs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is timeout part of Professional English vocabulary?

Yes, timeout can be learned in the Professional English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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