time · verb
Significados y ejemplos
Medir cuánto dura una actividad o un acontecimiento.
The coach timed each runner as they completed a lap of the track.
We timed the journey to see whether an earlier bus would be necessary.
She is timing the presentation to make sure it fits the available slot.
The researchers timed how long participants took to complete each task.
Elegir cuándo sucede algo para que el momento resulte adecuado.
We timed our arrival to avoid the busiest period at the station.
The announcement was carefully timed to give employees the news before the public.
She timed the final activity so that everyone could leave before the last bus.
The company is timing the launch to coincide with the annual trade exhibition.
Formas
- time base form
- times third-person singular present
- timed past tense; past participle
- timing present participle