How to Pronounce "buy time"
expression
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈtaɪm
BY TYM
bˈaɪ/ /tˈaɪm
BY TYM
Definition
To deliberately delay or create extra time before something happens, often to prepare better or avoid a problem.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈtaɪm
British English
bˈaɪ/ /tˈaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BY TYM
UK
BY TYM
Listen in Context
He asked many questions to buy time before answering.
She pretended to look for the file to buy time.
The team called a timeout to buy time and make a plan.
Can you stall the meeting for a bit to buy time?