tv timeout

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Noun

1. {{label|en|North America|sports|_|television}} A {{l|en|time-out}} taking place during a {{l|en|televise}}d sports match where the game clock is stopped for a period of time to allow for TV {{l|en|commercial}}s to air before the resumption of play. The delay is usually after a whistle or other stoppage of play occurs, and not an interference with gameplay in and of itself.

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