play for time
US /pleɪ fɔr taɪm/
UK /pleɪ fɔr taɪm/
1.
ganhar tempo, adiar
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.
O político tentou ganhar tempo durante o debate, esperando reunir mais informações.
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I need to play for time until my backup arrives.
Preciso ganhar tempo até que meu reforço chegue.