downtime
intermediateB1/ˈdaʊnˌtaɪm/ · down-time
A period when a system, service, or machine is not operational or functioning.
Meanings
A period when a system, service, or machine is not operational or functioning.
ایک دورانیہ جب کوئی نظام، خدمت، یا مشین کام نہیں کر رہا ہے۔
ڈاؤن ٹائم
down time
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- system downtime
- scheduled downtime
- unplanned downtime
Example Sentences
The website experienced downtime during the maintenance.
ویب سائٹ کی دیکھ بھال کے دوران ڈاؤن ٹائم کا تجربہ ہوا۔
Website ki dekh bhāl ke dorان down time ka tajriba hue.
Minimizing downtime is critical for any business.
کسی بھی کاروبار کے لیے ڈاؤن ٹائم کو کم کرنا بہت اہم ہے۔
Kisi bhi karobar ke liye down time ko kam karna bohat ahem hai.
The factory had unexpected downtime due to equipment failure.
فیکٹری کو آلات کی خرابی کی وجہ سے غیر متوقع ڈاؤن ٹائم کا سامنا کرنا پڑا۔
Factory ko alaat ki kharabi ki wajah se ghair mutawaqqa down time ka samna karna para.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'down' as something not working and 'time' as the period it lasts.
Imagine a clock with its hands stopped, indicating downtime.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "down + time" — a period of time when a system is not functioning
First known use: 1950s
The term 'downtime' is believed to have originated in the mid-20th century, particularly in the context of machinery and work processes.