run out the clock

English

Pronunciation

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Verb

run out the clock

1. (idiomatic, sports) To preserve a lead in a game by retaining possession, to waste time.

Synonyms

• run down the clock

Translations

preserve a lead in a game by retaining possession

• Catalan: retenir (ca), congelar (ca)
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• French: jouer la montre (fr)

See also

• rag the puck