buy time
US /baɪ taɪm/
UK /baɪ taɪm/
1.
gagner du temps, temporiser
to delay an event or gain more time to do something
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We need to buy time to finish the report before the deadline.
Nous devons gagner du temps pour terminer le rapport avant la date limite.
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The lawyer tried to buy time for his client by requesting a postponement.
L'avocat a essayé de gagner du temps pour son client en demandant un report.