Used to regroup and discuss tactics without the distraction of ongoing play.

Game Strategy

It's a brief pause, not an end to participation. Players return to the game after.

Not For Quitting

Teams have a finite number of time outs, making strategic use important.

It's meant to encourage good behavior by removing the child from fun activities.

A time out for children is usually brief, often using the one-minute-per-year-of-age rule.

A time out spot should be quiet and free of distractions to reflect on behavior.

A personal time out is an active choice to reduce stress or prevent burnout.

Used for mental breaks to clear your head and regain focus and energy.

In computing, time outs prevent endless waiting for a task that won't complete.

Time outs in computing are not arbitrary; they are set based on system needs.