flat time

Meanings

nounflat time (countable and uncountable, plural flat times)

countableuncountablelawA term of incarceration that is to be served by a prisoner without the benefit of any credits of time or earned deductions.
countableuncountablebroadcastingThe time during which the camera is not rolling or when no activity is occuring on the set.
Synonyms: deadtime, downtime

nounThe time during which the camera is not rolling or when no activity is occuring on the set.

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