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Definition against the clock in British English

against the clock phrase

phrase
1

trying very hard to finish something before a particular time

Example

Staff are working against the clock to meet the deadline.

Synonyms and related words
busy active tied up
2

if you run, swim etc against the clock, you are running, swimming etc for a particular distance as fast as possible

Synonyms and related words
fast quick swift
Definition against the clock in British English