Timeout (noun)

1. A pause or interruption in a game or activity.
2. A period of time during which a particular activity or event is suspended.

Origin:

Derived from the combination of the words "time" meaning "a point in time" and "out" meaning "ending an action or event".

Examples:

1. The coach called a timeout to discuss strategy.
2. The player requested a timeout.
3. The computer will automatically go into timeout mode after 10 minutes of inactivity.
4. We took a timeout to regroup.
5. The game was stopped for a timeout due to an injury.