Meaning Of The Word Gain time

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Gain time Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Gain time?

gain time
to arrange a postponement or delay for a particular purpose, esp. by roundabout means
to go too fast
to obtain extra time by a delay or postponement
to postpone in order to make preparations or gain an advantage; delay the outcome of
phrase: If you do something in order to gain time, you do it in order to give yourself enough time to think of an excuse or a way out of a difficult situation.

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