Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
buy-time
idiom
/baɪ taɪm/
Definition
To postpone something or create a delay in order to gain more time for a decision or for a situation to develop.
Examples
- She asked for a meeting to buy time before submitting her final report.
- The company is looking for ways to buy time until the new product is ready for launch.
Meaning
The phrase ‘buy time’ refers to the act of delaying a decision or an action to allow for more time to think, plan, or gather information.
Synonyms
- stall
- delay
- procrastinate
- postpone
- extend time
