Against Time (Adverb)
Meaning
As fast as possible; before a deadline; "it was a race against the clock".
Examples
- We worked against time to complete the project before the deadline, investing extra hours to finalize the details.
- They had to act against time, flying from one place to another to gather all the required signatures for the contract.
- She's in a desperate fight against time to finish the thesis before the graduation ceremony.
- The medical team worked against time to save the patient, every minute counting in their quest to prevent further damage.
- As the storm approached the island, the rescue team fought against time to evacuate the residents and secure the necessary equipment.