Run Down The Clock

B2 8+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of run down the clock

delay
procrastinate
waste time

Antonyms of run down the clock

speed up
hurry
rush

Collocations of run down the clock

run down the clock
Frequency: 85 %

The team decided to run down the clock to secure their lead.

run down the clock
Frequency: 70 %

They were just trying to run down the clock to avoid any more complications.

run down the clock
Frequency: 60 %

The strategy was to run down the clock and maintain their lead until the end of the game.

run down the clock
Frequency: 50 %

They were just trying to run down the clock in the final minutes of the game.

run down the clock
Frequency: 45 %

In the final quarter, the team chose to run down the clock to secure their victory.

Idiomatic Expressions for run down the clock

  • Phrase: let's run down the clock
    Meaning: to delay or stall in order to avoid dealing with a situation or making a decision
    Usage: Instead of addressing the issue head-on, they chose to let's run down the clock and hope it resolves itself.