Heads-Down
A period reserved for concentrated work with fewer meetings or interruptions.
Plain English
Focused working time.
In context
Teams use heads-down to communicate temporary reduced availability while completing demanding work.
Example
“I'll be heads-down on the migration this afternoon.”
When you'll hear this
- status update
- planning
- focus time
Common misunderstanding
It should not imply ignoring urgent responsibilities or collaboration indefinitely.
Also known as
focus time
Commonly used by
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Updated: 2026-08-25
