English Explanatory Dictionary

run out the clock

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To preserve a lead in a game by retaining possession, to waste time.

Pronunciation

En-au-run out the clock.ogg

Word forms

run out the clock runs out the clock running out the clock ran out the clock

Synonyms

run down the clock

Related words

rag the puck
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