Gain time Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡeɪn/ /ˈtaɪm
GAIN TIME
ɡˈeɪn/ /tˈaɪm
gain TIME
Definition
To delay or extend a situation in order to have more time to prepare, think, or wait for something.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Commonly heard as 'try to gain time' or 'gain some time.' Not about earning or saving time, but about delaying things. Avoid confusing with 'save time,' which means to complete something faster.
Spanish: ganar tiempoPortuguese (BR): ganhar tempoPortuguese (PT): ganhar tempoChinese (Simplified): 争取时间Chinese (Traditional): 爭取時間Hindi: समय निकालना - समय पानाArabic: كسب الوقتBengali: সময় কিনে নেওয়া - সময় অর্জন করা (পাশ কাটানো অর্থে)Russian: тянуть времяJapanese: 時間を稼ぐVietnamese: câu giờ - kéo dài thời gianKorean: 시간을 벌다Turkish: zaman kazanmakUrdu: وقت حاصل کرناIndonesian: mengulur waktu - mencari waktu
Example Sentences
He asked more questions to gain time.
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She tried to gain time before giving her answer.
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We need to gain time until help arrives.
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He started telling stories just to gain time while he waited for his friend.
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Sometimes you need to gain time to think things through before making a big decision.
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They kept the conversation going just to gain time until everyone arrived.
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