make time
Idioms-
Proceed rapidly, as in We have to make time if we don't want to miss the first part of the movie . This usage alludes to compensating for lost time. [First half of 1800s] Also see make good time .
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make time for . Arrange one's schedule for doing something or seeing someone, as in Harold always manages to make time for tennis , or I'm pretty busy, but I can make time for you tomorrow morning .
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make time with . Court or flirt with someone, as in Jerry is trying to make time with Beth . [ Slang ; first half of 1900s]
Example Sentences
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Van Tassel said he received telepathic instructions for building a metal-free dome that could generate electrostatic energy and eventually help rejuvenate cells and make time travel possible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Sources said father and son wanted to meet this week and the King was keen to make time to see his two young grandchildren.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Still, he had to give up his job as an adjunct professor to make time for his caregiving responsibilities.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
Nur House Cafe — If you’re in need of a caffeine break and something sweet, make time for Nur House Cafe.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
As we wait, the minutes turn into hours, the hours into eternity, and the sun refuses to lower in the sky to make time pass faster.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
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