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Ausfallzeit
German → American English
American English
Downtime
Zeit, in der ein System, eine Maschine oder ein Dienst nicht verfügbar ist.
Die Ausfallzeit des Servers wurde auf ein Minimum reduziert.Ausfallzeit is common in technical, IT, and industrial contexts; use it for periods when a system, machine, or service is unavailable. In everyday speech, Stillstand is often more natural for a general pause or halt.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Ausfallzeit mean in English?
Ausfallzeit means downtime or a period when a system, machine, or service is not available.
Is Ausfallzeit used in IT?
Yes, it is very common in IT, especially for server, network, or application outages.
What is the difference between Ausfallzeit and Stillstand?
Ausfallzeit usually emphasizes unavailability due to a fault or interruption, while Stillstand is a more general word for a standstill or stop.