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buy time

/baɪ taɪm/

Traducción: Retrasar temporalmente un evento o decisión, generalmente creando una distracción o encontrando una solución temporal, para obtener ventaja o prepararse para algo.

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/baɪ taɪm/B2informal
  • esRetrasar temporalmente un evento o decisión, generalmente creando una distracción o encontrando una solución temporal, para obtener ventaja o prepararse para algo.

To delay an event or decision temporarily, usually by creating a distraction or finding a temporary solution, in order to gain an advantage or prepare for something.

  1. Delay an eventB2informal

    To postpone or delay something, usually by doing something else, in order to gain more time to prepare or decide.

    esganar tiempo

    • He tried to buy time by asking more questions.
    • The negotiators stalled to buy time for a better deal.
    • She pretended to be busy to buy time before answering.