Definitions

1. noun

A period of time during which a computer system or a process is temporarily halted or suspended.

“The server will go into a timeout if it doesn’t receive a response within 30 seconds.”

2. noun

A period of time during which a person or thing is prevented from participating in or doing something, especially as a punishment.

“The player’s timeout was for arguing with the referee.”

3. verb

to end or stop something, especially a game or a period of play, because of a rule or because a team has run out of time or has too few players.

“The team’s coach decided to timeout to discuss strategy with his players.”

4. verb

to cause a computer system or process to be temporarily halted or suspended.

“The network timeout caused the program to crash.”