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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.


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AGAINST THE CLOCK (adverb)


Sense 1against the clock [BACK TO TOP]

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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