I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: down (IV) + time
1. : time during which a machine, department, or factory is inactive during normal operating hours (as for repairs or setting up or from lack of materials)
2.
a. : a period during which an incentive worker is unable to produce because of plant factors beyond his control and therefore receives payment at an agreed base rate
b. : money paid a worker for downtime
II. ˈ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: down + time (IV)
1. : time during which production or operation is stopped (as in a factory or on a machine) especially during setup for an operation, during a breakdown, or when making repairs
few moving parts and, thus, low maintenance costs and downtime — J.C.Friedlander
2. : time when a person is not at work
spends much of his downtime watching TV — Sue Reilly