make time
The phrase "make time" involves prioritizing activities or relationships within one's schedule.
Definition
B2General
(common)To allocate a specific period for an activity or person despite having a busy schedule.
Example
- I always make time for exercise, no matter how busy I am.
- She made time to visit her family every weekend.
C1Travel
(colloquial)To recover lost time by moving faster than usual.
Example
- We need to make time if we're going to arrive before sunset.
- The driver made time by taking a shortcut.
C1Romantic
(dated, colloquial)To spend time with someone in pursuit of a romantic relationship.
Example
- He used to make time with his high school sweetheart every afternoon.
- She noticed he was trying to make time with her at the party.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "make time":
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