downtimes

noun

Definition of downtimesnext
plural of downtime
as in winters
a period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness a knee operation that could result in months of downtime for the ski racer

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  1. winters
  2. layoffs
  3. interruptions
Noun
  • Free agency has not been kind to the Blue Jays the last two winters.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There, visitors will find a chic outdoor seating setup, a few fireplaces to keep warm in the mild Southern California winters, and even an expansive bar and grill area.
    Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of winters
Noun
  • Mass layoffs continue to plague even seemingly stable companies, while AI advancement threatens traditional roles.
    Rebekah Bastian, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • That doesn’t include further head-count reductions and layoffs in 2024.
    Michael Wayland, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of layoffs
Noun
  • Dodge, the Arch insurance executive, recommends travelers consider a policy that covers trip cancellations, interruptions, and delays caused by weather or other covered reasons.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The project is going well and there were few interruptions to work thanks to great weather in October and into November, Bennett said.
    Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of interruptions
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