Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-mark-time
Phrase
/tə mɑrk taɪm/
Definition
To remain in one place or to make no progress while waiting for something to happen.
Examples
- While we waited for the decision, we had no choice but to mark time in our current positions.
- During the downtime in the project, the team found ways to mark time effectively instead of being idle.
Meaning
This phrase implies a situation where a person or group continues their current activities or position without moving forward toward a goal, often due to the inability to do so.
Synonyms
- Delay
- Hesitate
- Stall
- Postpone
