How to Pronounce "run the clock down"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɫɑk/ /ˈdaʊn
RUN thuh KLOK down
ɹˈʌn/ /ðə, ði/ /klˈɒk/ /dˈaʊn
run thuh-KLOK down
Definition
To use up as much time as possible, especially toward the end of a game, to prevent the other team from having a chance to score or win.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɫɑk/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ðə, ði/ /klˈɒk/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN thuh KLOK down
UK
run thuh-KLOK down
Listen in Context
The team tried to run the clock down in the last five minutes.
If you run the clock down, your opponents have no chance to score.
The coach told the players to run the clock down until the game ended.
They kept passing the ball just to run the clock down at the end.