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AGAINST THE CLOCK
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Dictionary entry overview: What does against the clock mean?
• AGAINST THE CLOCK (adverb)
The adverb AGAINST THE CLOCK has 1 sense:
1. as fast as possible; before a deadline
Familiarity information: AGAINST THE CLOCK used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
As fast as possible; before a deadline
Synonyms:
against the clock; against time
Context example:
it was a race against the clock
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