make time

1. 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 .

2. 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 .

3. 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

Automating the scouting work would make time for more human tasks, such as relationship building, Kashyap said.

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“Take actions that make time work for you, not against you. From a broader perspective, young high earners can often save 20% to 40% of their gross income when lifestyle costs are still modest.”

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As for what advice he’d give his captain, Robitaille said he’ll tell Kopitar to make time to stop and smell the roses on his last trip around the league.

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So the teenagers on the receiving end do what they wish adults would make time for more often, the thing nobody seems to be doing enough of these days: They listen.

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"We speak to the kids, we make time for the children, we put ourselves in hotspots."

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