play for time
US /pleɪ fɔr taɪm/
UK /pleɪ fɔr taɪm/
1.
mengulur waktu, mencari waktu
to delay something because you are not ready or need more time to think or act
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The politician tried to play for time during the debate, hoping to gather more information.
Politikus itu mencoba mengulur waktu selama debat, berharap mengumpulkan lebih banyak informasi.
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I need to play for time until my backup arrives.
Saya perlu mengulur waktu sampai bantuan saya tiba.