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Buy Time

Description:

Buy Time is a figurative expression that refers to the act of acquiring more time or creating time for oneself by delegating, outsourcing, or purchasing services to alleviate workload or responsibilities.

Senses:

Sense 1:

As a verb phrase, it can mean the act of acquiring services or assistance to create additional time for oneself.

Example sentence: She decided to buy time by hiring a virtual assistant to help manage her emails.

Sense 2:

As a noun phrase, it signifies the practice of paying someone to take over specific tasks or responsibilities in order to free up one's schedule.

Example sentence: The CEO was able to buy time by hiring a project manager to handle the day-to-day operations.

Usages:

Usage 1 - Popular:

In popular usage, "buy time" often refers to utilizing external resources to reduce personal workload and create more free time for oneself.

Example sentence: With a busy work schedule, she decided to buy time by subscribing to a meal delivery service.

Usage 2 - Local:

In local usage, "buy time" can also refer to situations where one delays or extends a deadline, typically through negotiation or persuasion.

Example sentence: The team requested an extension to buy time for finalizing the project.

Possible Related Products:

• Virtual Assistant
• Personal Concierge
• Task Manager
• Meal Delivery Service