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buy time

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To purposefully cause a delay, in order to achieve something else.

idiomatic

Equivalents

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Examples

“We need⟳ you to buy⟳ us some time, so distract the security guard for a few minutes.”
“Parliament, dominated by supporters of the government, voted on Thursday to delay⟳ making a decision on whether it will amend the constitution. The decision angered protesters and opposition parliamentarians, who accused parliament of trying to buy⟳ time.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

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