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Meaning of cooldown | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/kuːldaʊn/

Definitions

  1. The rest period between sets or workout sessions, when cooling of body temperature may occur.
  2. Any rest period between sessions of an activity or event.
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  3. The minimum length of time that the player needs to wait after using an ability or item before it can be used again.
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  4. A particular ability with a powerful effect but long cooldown period, making it important to track when it was last used and when it can be used again.
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Examples

“I had to wait for the cooldown to finish before recasting the spell.”
“Private Terminal: After using a power, you must wait for it to recharge before using it again. Private Terminal: This is called the cooldown period. When a power is in cooldown, its icon is gray. A red icon indicates that the power cannot affect the current target.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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