Meaning Of The Word Mark time

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What's The Definition Of Mark time?

mark time
to not do anything new or decisive, because you are waiting to see how a situation will develop

mark time in American English
to keep time while at a halt by lifting the feet alternately as if marching
to suspend progress temporarily, as to await developments; fail to advance

mark time in British English
to move the feet alternately as in marching but without advancing

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