buy time

US /baɪ taɪm/
UK /baɪ taɪm/
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ganhar tempo, comprar tempo

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.
Precisamos ganhar tempo para terminar o relatório antes do prazo.
The lawyer tried to buy time for his client by requesting a postponement.
O advogado tentou ganhar tempo para seu cliente solicitando um adiamento.