die Standzeit
Translation
service life, tool life, downtime, idle time
Examples
Die Standzeit der Maschine ist sehr lang.
The service life of the machine is very long.
Wir müssen die Standzeit des Werkzeugs optimieren.
We have to optimize the tool's service life.
Die Produktion leidet unter langen Standzeiten.
Production suffers from long downtimes.
Grammar Patterns
((the service life / downtime)) the service life / downtime The service life of the machine is long.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Nutzungsdauer, Lebensdauer; Antonyms: Betriebszeit (operating time)
Etymology
Composed of 'Stand' (stand, standstill) and 'Zeit' (time). It literally means 'stand-time', the time something can stand up to use or the time it stands still.
Memory Tips
Think of a tool 'standing' for a certain 'time' (Zeit). This can mean its service life (how long it stands up to work) or its downtime (how long it stands still).