make time

1. make time with . Court or flirt with someone, as in Jerry is trying to make time with Beth . [ Slang ; first half of 1900s]

2. Proceed rapidly, as in We have to make time if we don't want to miss the first part of the movie . This usage alludes to compensating for lost time. [First half of 1800s] Also see make good time .

3. make time for . Arrange one's schedule for doing something or seeing someone, as in Harold always manages to make time for tennis , or I'm pretty busy, but I can make time for you tomorrow morning .

Example Sentences

A turning point came at the UN General Assembly in late September, when the US, UK and other allies of Israel believed they had talked Israel into accepting a 21-day truce in Lebanon to make time for diplomacy.

From BBC

Sir Keir is in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, but will make time to meet Trump at his New York base - Trump Tower.

From BBC

In other words, this was a meeting both sides wanted and were prepared to make time for.

From BBC

“People come to us for questions or concerns all the time, and we make time to see them,” Netland said.

From Seattle Times

Trump, who is currently on the hook for hundreds of millions in legal bills and payouts, is seriously lagging behind his opponent, President Joe Biden, in fundraising, and struggling to make time to seek out donations in between his court dates.

From Salon

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