idle time

idle time
idle time UK US noun [U]
► IT the period of time when a computer or other machine is not being used despite the fact that it is available to be used: »

Idle time can sometimes be used to save additional power, with the help of ""hibernate"" or ""standby"" choices.

► PRODUCTION, HR a period of time when a business does not operate or employees stop working, for example because a machine breaks down or there is no work to do : »

The report said employees had excessive idle time at many operations because of insufficient work load.

→ Compare DOWNTIME(Cf. ↑downtime), UPTIME(Cf. ↑uptime)

Financial and business terms. 2012.

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