What is another word for dead time?
Pronunciation: [dˈɛd tˈa͡ɪm] (IPA) 
Dead time refers to an unproductive period where little or no work is being accomplished. Synonyms for dead time include downtime, idle time, unproductive time, lost time, wasted time, idle hours, and idle moments. Dead time is often associated with waiting, such as waiting for a delivery, waiting for a meeting to start, or waiting for a computer to process data. Other synonyms for dead time include non-productive time, unoccupied time, and non-billable hours. Avoiding dead time is important for productivity, efficiency, and profit, and companies must continually strive to minimize wasted hours to be successful.
