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Definition against time in British English

against time phrase

phrase
1

if you do something against time, you have to do it quickly because you are not sure that you will have enough time to do it

Example

They'll be working against time to get it finished.

Example

All these high-profile building projects turn into a race against time.

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Definition against time in British English