downtime
1 antonym for downtime — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — A period when a system or machine is out of action, often due to a fault.
Antonyms
uptime
How to use downtime
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
scheduled downtime
system downtime
need some downtime
Etymology
From down (in the sense "out of service") + time.
Full origin of downtime →Frequently asked questions
What does “downtime” mean?
The word “downtime” means a period when a system or machine is out of action, often due to a fault. In plain terms, time when something (a machine, or a person) is not working — either broken or just resting.
How do you pronounce “downtime”?
“Downtime” is pronounced DOWN-tym (/ˈdaʊnˌtaɪm/ in IPA).
How do you use “downtime” in a sentence?
Here is “downtime” used in a sentence: “The website had two hours of downtime during the server migration.”
What part of speech is “downtime”?
“Downtime” is a noun.
How many meanings does “downtime” have?
“Downtime” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a period when a system or machine is out of action, often due to a fault.
