nonplay

/nɑnˈpleɪ/
noun
  1. A period or situation in a game or sport when no action or play is happening.
    • During nonplay, the players rested and drank water.
    • The announcer filled the nonplay with interesting statistics.
    • The referee called a timeout, leading to a moment of nonplay.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. Not related to or involving play or active participation in a game.
    • Nonplay rules, such as dress code, still apply during practice.
    • The app has a nonplay mode for learning game strategies.
    • The coach focused on nonplay activities like team bonding.