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Meaning of "against the clock" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF AGAINST THE CLOCK

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WHAT DOES AGAINST THE CLOCK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of against the clock in the English dictionary

The definition of against the clock in the dictionary is under pressure, as to meet a deadline. Other definition of against the clock is timed by a stop clock.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AGAINST THE CLOCK

agacerie
Agade
Agadir
again
again and again
against
against nature
against one´s better judgment
against the head
against time
agalactia
agalloch
agalmatolite
agalwood
agama
Agamemnon
agamete
agami
agamic

WORDS THAT END LIKE AGAINST THE CLOCK

alarm clock
around the clock
biological clock
block
body clock
clock
digital clock
doomsday clock
eight o´clock
grandfather clock
clock
overclock
radio alarm clock
round-the-clock
six o´clock
ten o´clock
the clock
three o´clock
time clock
two o´clock
water clock

Synonyms and antonyms of against the clock in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «against the clock» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AGAINST THE CLOCK

Find out the translation of against the clock to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of against the clock from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «against the clock» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

分秒必争
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

contra el reloj
570 millions of speakers

English

against the clock
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

घड़ी के खिलाफ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ضد عقارب الساعة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

на время
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

contra o relógio
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ঘড়ি বিরুদ্ধে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

contre la montre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Terhadap jam
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

gegen die Uhr
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

クロックに対する
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

시계 반대
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Marang jam
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chống lại đồng hồ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கடிகாரத்திற்கு எதிராக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

घड्याळ विरुद्ध
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

saate karşı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

contro il tempo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

na czas
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

на час
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

contra cronometru
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κατά το ρολόι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

teen die klok
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mot klockan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mot klokken
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of against the clock

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AGAINST THE CLOCK»

The term «against the clock» is regularly used and occupies the 78.238 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AGAINST THE CLOCK» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «against the clock» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «against the clock» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about against the clock

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3 QUOTES WITH «AGAINST THE CLOCK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word against the clock.
1
Maria de Villota
Even now that I only have one eye, maybe I see more things than before. My life was completely against the clock, a fight against the stopwatch.
2
Jan Karon
I have raced against the clock since I went into advertising at the age of eighteen.
3
Kimi Raikkonen
When I did some Nascar races this year I noticed that I was increasingly missing the racing side, to race against each other, because in rallying you really race against the clock.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AGAINST THE CLOCK»

Discover the use of against the clock in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to against the clock and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Racing Against the Clock (Mills & Boon Vintage Intrigue)
Lori Wilde. Vintage INTRIGUE Racing Against the Clock LORI WILDE “You're very courageous,” Tyler told her. “Or very stupid. My. Front Cover.
Lori Wilde, 2014
2
Reading 24: TV against the clock
A critical study of the TV suspense drama 24 looks at the innovative format that follows a single hour of real time in each episode and a season that marks one twenty-four-hour period, examining the key character of counter-terrorism Agent ...
Steven Peacock, 2007
3
Adobe Illustrator CS3: The Professional Portfolio
In the final project, the student will simulate three-dimensionality both manually, through the use of guides and two-point perspective, as well as with Adobe's built-in Transformation functions.
Kendra/Poyssick, Erika Kendra, 2008
4
Race Against the Clock! Secret Agent Activity Book
Loaded with 27 exciting espionage-related puzzles, this book requires thrilling acts of derring-do. Young spies can engage in codebreaking, solve word searches, follow mazes, look for hidden objects, and other challenges.
Jeremy Elder, 2011
5
Car Racing Against the Clock: The Story of the World Land ...
A history, emphasizing famous cars and drivers, of the continuing attempts to drive the fastest car in the world from the 1898 record speed of thirty-nine miles per hour to today's speeds of over 600 miles per hour.
Frank Ross, Frank Xavier Ross, 1976
6
Against the Clock: The Incredible Story of the 7-49 - 49 ...
The incredible story of Ron Ayres' record-breaking and historic ride demonstrates the importance of teamwork in achieving a difficult objective many thought unattainable.
Ron Ayres, 1999
7
Adobe PageMaker 7
This ATC book focuses on the use and mastery of Adobe's Premiere, the most popular and powerful non-linear video editing suite.
Ellenn Behoriam, Ellenn Against the Clock, Erika Kendra, 2002
8
Adobe InDesign 2: advanced electronic documents
Written by educators, for educators, the Against the Clock series is the complete solution for courses in Graphic Multimedia or Web Design Software.
Against the Clock (Firm), Against the Clock, 2002
9
Adobe InDesign 1.5: advanced electronic mechanicals
The Against the Clock series is ideal for any course that includes graphic arts software and computer design software as part of the curriculum.
Against the Clock, 2000
10
Adobe Illustrator 9: An Introduction to Digital Illustration
This menu of titles, on graphic arts software and computer design software, contains the same user-friendly format, and can be used separately or in sets.
Ellenn Against the Clock, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AGAINST THE CLOCK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term against the clock is used in the context of the following news items.
1
US and Iran race against the clock over nuclear talks
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (C) meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (not pictured) at a hotel in Vienna, Austria ... «Times LIVE, Jul 15»
2
State of Origin: NSW Blues hooker Robbie Farah to test out injured …
Farah appears to be losing his race against the clock as he steps up his bid to return from a broken hand in time for Wednesday's decider. «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
3
Boy-wonder Allen makes history with glory in Paris
... field in the third-round five-way jump-off against the clock at the event staged in the Champs de Mar, in the shadow of the iconic Eiffel Tower. «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
4
Test your quickness at the Speed Crabbing Derby on July 11 in Everett
The unique derby is free, and open to teams of two, three or four crabbers who race against the clock to harvest and submit the 10 heaviest ... «The Seattle Times, Jul 15»
5
Willamette Valley Titans fall 10-8 at Papa's Pizza Invitational
Rarely does time ever come into effect in a baseball game. However, the Willamette Valley Titans found themselves racing against the clock ... «The Register-Guard, Jul 15»
6
Best view yet ... Pluto, bottom left, and its moon Charon as imaged …
“NASA's Anomaly Review Board are against the clock as every day it takes to solve the problem is one less day of science, and we can't fly ... «NEWS.com.au, Jul 15»
7
I knew that if I braked I'd crash. If I didn't I'd hit the kid
... of BMC proved when he recorded an average speed of 55.4kph over the 13.8km race against the clock, the fastest ever Tour time trial. «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
8
Gloucester endurance cyclist breaks world record by 24 hours
His latest challenge has been much harder, less of an endurance and more of a sprint against the clock. "He really had to push," said Graham. «Gloucester Citizen, Jul 15»
9
PHOTOS & VIDEO: North Devon's Team Trevor prepares to compete …
Watched by 20,000 people, the race will see around 60 teams race their non-motorised soapbox vehicles downhill against the clock. «North Devon Journal, Jul 15»
10
Emergency Medicine
At any time of the day a person could present with a life threatening condition and staff work against the clock and under pressure to provide ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»

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