mark time
phrase
1
: to keep the time of a marching step by moving the feet alternately without advancing
2
: to maintain a static state of readiness
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“Mark time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mark%20time. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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