buy time (Meaning)

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buy time (v)

act so as to delay an event or action in order to gain an advantage

In negotiations, it's common for parties to agree to certain terms to buy time for further discussion.
The procrastinating student tried to buy time by asking the teacher questions about the assignment.
The company issued a press release to buy time while they investigated the allegations against their CEO.
She decided to feign illness to buy time to finish her project before the deadline.
The politician gave a vague response to the reporter's question to buy time to formulate a more polished answer.
The coach called a timeout to buy time for the team to come up with a winning strategy.
When faced with a difficult decision, he asked for more information to buy time for careful consideration.
The company released a teaser trailer to buy time until the official launch of their new product.
The diplomat suggested a temporary ceasefire to buy time for peace negotiations.
The defendant's lawyer raised procedural issues to buy time before the trial could proceed.

act so as to delay an event or action in order to gain an advantage

purchase, acquire, get, obtain, pick up,take, win, offer, trade (for), secure

merchandise, deal (in), deal (in), merchandise, sell,sell, retail, market,market, merchandize

In negotiations, it's common for parties to agree to certain terms to buy time for further discussion.

The procrastinating student tried to buy time by asking the teacher questions about the assignment.

The company issued a press release to buy time while they investigated the allegations against their CEO.

She decided to feign illness to buy time to finish her project before the deadline.