Against The Clock (Adverb)
Meaning
As fast as possible; before a deadline; "it was a race against the clock".
Examples
- The firefighters battled against the clock to rescue those trapped in the burning building.
- With only minutes to go until the ceremony, stylists worked against the clock to complete the final touches on the celebrities' outfits.
- As the countdown to launch began, technicians were working against the clock to correct the malfunction.
- We were racing against the clock to reach the port before the storm made the sea impassable.
- Emergency responders rushing to the scene were racing against the clock to administer aid before further complications set in.