functioning time
"Functioning time" describes the period when a system, device, or entity is active and performing its intended tasks.
Definition
B2General
(technical)The period during which a system, machine, or device is operational.
Example
- The functioning time of the server is monitored to ensure minimal downtime.
B2Business
(formal)The hours during which a business or organization is open and serving customers.
Example
- The store's functioning time is from 9 AM to 5 PM on weekdays.
C1Military
(technical, military)The time required for a weapon's fuze to detonate after impact or a preset delay.
Example
- The functioning time of the artillery shell's fuze is set to 30 seconds after impact.
C1Biology
(technical, scientific)The duration during which a biological process is actively occurring within an organism.
Example
- The functioning time of the enzyme is critical for the metabolic process.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "functioning time":
operating timeflat timewall timetransition timeholding timemissing timeintegration timeprimary timecoding timerunning timeconnect timepush timegain timeoff timetarget timinglive timeback timestay timerelease timetime in