Collocations With Other Verbs - Time & Clock References

Master English collocations for time and clock references, like "find time" and "turn the clock back".

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to make time for a specific activity, task, or purpose within one's schedule

Ex: Balancing work and personal life requires finding time for relaxation and leisure activities.

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to spend or use time in a way that does not achieve anything or have a particular goal

Ex: I have 2 hours to kill before the class starts.So what are your plans?

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to adjust the time on a clock by moving it backward, often by one hour, to account for the end of daylight saving time

Ex: Don't forget to turn your clock back tonight before you go to bed; we gain an extra hour of sleep!

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to adjust the time on a clock by moving it ahead, often by one hour, to accommodate the start of daylight saving time

Ex: Every spring, I eagerly turn my clock forward, excited for longer days and warmer weather.

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to adjust the time on a clock by moving it backward, typically by one hour, to account for the end of daylight saving time

Ex: Don't forget to move the clock back on your phone when you wake up tomorrow.

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to adjust the time on a clock by advancing it forward, typically by one hour, to accommodate the start of daylight saving time

Ex: Don't forget to move your clock ahead one hour before you go to bed tonight for daylight saving time.

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