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mark time

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To march in place, while still in step with the beat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: marching

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 2

To stop making progress temporarily; to wait or stand still.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly, figuratively

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Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Azerbaijani: yerdə saymaq — to stop making progress
  • Indonesian: jalan di tempat — to stop making progress
  • Russian: топта́ться на ме́сте (toptátʹsja na méste) — to stop making progress