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

Examples of mark time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The moon represents creation and destruction, rebirth, eternity, the feminine, time, marking time, mystery, the night, and secrets. — Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for mark time

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime