die Leerzeiten
Translation
idle times, downtime, off-peak periods
Examples
Wir müssen die Leerzeiten der Maschine reduzieren.
We have to reduce the machine's idle times.
Nutzen Sie die Leerzeiten produktiv.
Use the idle times productively.
Grammar Patterns
to reduce ((sth.)) to reduce idle times We have to reduce the Leerzeiten.
to use ((sth.)) to use idle times Use the Leerzeiten productively.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Stillstandszeiten, ungenutzte Zeit; Antonyms: Arbeitszeiten, Stoßzeiten
Etymology
From 'leer' (empty) and 'Zeiten' (times, plural). Literally 'empty times'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a factory where machines are 'empty' of work during these 'times'.