How to Pronounce "play for time"
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈtaɪm
PLAY for TIME
plˈeɪ/ /fˈɔː/ /tˈaɪm
PLAY faw TIME
Definition
To deliberately delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain more time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈtaɪm
British English
plˈeɪ/ /fˈɔː/ /tˈaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY for TIME
UK
PLAY faw TIME
Listen in Context
The manager tried to play for time before making a final decision.
She asked more questions to play for time during the interview.
The team called a timeout to play for time.
"Are you just trying to play for time until you think of an excuse?"