I. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: from the phrase to take time out
1. usually time out : a usually brief suspension of activity or work : break , intermission
his eldest son died and he took time out to recover from the shock — Newsweek
2. : a brief period of suspension of play declared by an official in any of various organized sports (as for rest of players, treatment of an injured player, officials' conference)
II. ˈ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ noun
: a quiet period used especially as a disciplinary measure for misbehaving children