make time

Definitions

1. 1

   To reserve a period of time to do something.

   • Let's make time next week to meet again.
   • "I've done ten dozen this week," she said proudly to Mrs. Morel. "T-t-t!" went the other. "I don't know how you can find time." "Eh!" said Mrs. Anthony. "You can find time if you make time."
2. 2

   To recover lost time, as by travelling faster than usual.

   • We can really make time if we take the freeway.
   • We made good time on the flight back because we had a tailwind.
3. 3

   To spend time with a person in or in pursuit of a romantic relationship.

   • He was always trying to make time with Nancy, but she just wasn't interested.

The neighborhood

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