mark time

Verb

Meaning

(marching) To march in place, while still in step with the beat.

(by extension, figuratively) To stop making progress temporarily; to wait or stand still.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

dally dawdle wait linger loiter procrastinate stand-by hang around dilly-dally hold on fall behind buy time

mercury gazelle speed buzz courser rush

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There are children born to be children, and others who must mark time till they can take their natural places as adults. Mignon McLaughlin

Marking time When a band is not moving, the members may mark time, or march in place. Source: Internet

Left on its own, each clock will mark time at slightly different rates. Source: Internet

Some bands mark time by bringing their feet all the way up to their knee—known as high-mark time. Source: Internet

Use in music To mark time In many forms of music, the bass drum is used to mark or keep time. Source: Internet

‘It was as if they just wanted to mark time until the final whistle and take the win.’ Source: Internet