How to Pronounce "run down the clock"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɫɑk
RUN-down-thuh-KLAHK
ɹˈʌn/ /dˈaʊn/ /ðə, ði/ /klˈɒk
run-DOWN-thuh-KLOK
Definition
To deliberately use up the remaining time, often in sports or games, to prevent the other team from scoring or changing the outcome.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɫɑk
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /dˈaʊn/ /ðə, ði/ /klˈɒk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN-down-thuh-KLAHK
UK
run-DOWN-thuh-KLOK
Listen in Context
The team tried to run down the clock at the end of the match.
When they had the lead, they started to run down the clock.
The coach told his players to run down the clock.
They kept passing the ball just to run down the clock and not give the other team a chance.