downtime
/ˈdaʊntaɪm/noun
उच्चारण डाउन्टाइम
(मशीन या कंप्यूटर के) बंद रहने का समय, डाउनटाइम
Core word
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[U]
the time during which a machine, especially a computer, is not working
(मशीन या कंप्यूटर के) बंद रहने का समय, डाउनटाइम
- The bank's website had two hours of downtime last night.
- We need to reduce downtime in the factory.
- The server suffered several hours of downtime during the sale.
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- Regular maintenance helps reduce downtime in the factory.
- Online exams were delayed by unexpected downtime.
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[U] especially North American
the time when you stop working or being active and relax
आराम का समय, फ़ुरसत
- Radhika spends her downtime reading novels.
- Doctors on night duty rarely get any downtime to rest.
- Everyone needs some downtime after a stressful week.
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- He uses his downtime to play the guitar.
- During downtime between lectures, the students chat in the canteen.
Synonyms leisure rest free time relaxation
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
downtime (uncountable noun)
Downtime is uncountable: it has no plural and takes a singular verb. Say some downtime or a period of downtime, not a downtime.
'Downtime' अगणनीय संज्ञा है; इसका बहुवचन नहीं होता और verb singular आती है। 'a downtime' की जगह 'some downtime' या 'a period of downtime' लिखें।
- The website suffered two hours of downtime.
- Downtime is expensive for a factory.
downtime for / due to sth
Use for or due to to give the reason or the purpose for the stopped time.
रुके हुए समय का कारण या उद्देश्य बताने के लिए 'for' या 'due to' का प्रयोग होता है।
- The bank announced downtime for system maintenance.
- There was downtime due to a power cut.
downtime (rest time, personal use)
For people, downtime means time to relax away from work or study.
व्यक्तियों के लिए 'downtime' का अर्थ काम या पढ़ाई से दूर आराम का समय है।
- Radhika needs some downtime after a week of exams.
downtime between sth and sth
Use between to describe the quiet gap between two busy periods.
दो व्यस्त अवधियों के बीच के खाली समय के लिए 'between' का प्रयोग होता है।
- Use the downtime between classes to revise.
zero downtime / no downtime
No downtime and zero downtime describe a service that never stops; no article is needed.
'No downtime' या 'zero downtime' ऐसी सेवा बताते हैं जो कभी बंद नहीं होती; article नहीं लगता।
- The hospital's power system promises zero downtime.
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adjective + downtime
unplannedscheduledcostlyminimalextendedmuch-needed
- Scheduled downtime begins at midnight and ends at 4 a.m.
verb + downtime
causereduceminimiseavoidsufferplan
- Regular servicing helps reduce downtime of the machines.
downtime + noun
periodcostslosseswindownotice
- The downtime notice was sent to all customers.
need / enjoy + downtime
needenjoytakegetuse
- Players take downtime between matches to recover.
downtime + preposition
for repairsduring the nightowing to a cyber attackfor an upgrade
- The railway site went offline for an upgrade, and the downtime lasted till dawn.
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- The ATM network faced a few hours of downtime on Sunday.
रविवार को ATM नेटवर्क कुछ घंटों के लिए बंद रहा।
- Engineers worked all night to keep downtime to a minimum.
इंजीनियरों ने पूरी रात काम किया ताकि सेवा कम से कम समय बंद रहे।
- Even toppers need downtime; a walk in the evening can refresh the mind.
अव्वल विद्यार्थियों को भी आराम का समय चाहिए; शाम की सैर मन को तरोताज़ा कर सकती है।
- The railway portal's downtime annoyed passengers during the festival rush.
त्योहार की भीड़ के दौरान रेलवे पोर्टल के बंद रहने से यात्री नाराज़ हुए।
- Students often waste their downtime scrolling on phones.
विद्यार्थी अक्सर अपना खाली समय फ़ोन स्क्रॉल करने में गँवा देते हैं।
- The exam portal will be unavailable during a short downtime tonight, so download your hall ticket now.
आज रात कुछ देर के लिए परीक्षा पोर्टल बंद रहेगा, इसलिए अपना प्रवेश-पत्र अभी download कर लीजिए।