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ESLPod_1224_WE_2120 Setting Timers and Alarms The verb "to time," in this podcast, means to track how long something takes, or to record the passage of time while something else is happening: "The agency times each customer service call to find ways to reduce its call center costs." The phrase "to be timed to do (something)" means to be scheduled or arranged to happen at a certain time: "We timed our visit to the famous park so we can see the beautiful flowers in bloom." The phrase "to time (something) well/badly" means to do something at precisely the right/wrong moment: "If we time this well, you should arrive at the bus stop just moments before your bus arrives." Finally, the phrase "lead time" refers to how much time is needed to complete something: "How much lead time does the writer need to give us a final draft?"

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ESLPod 1224 to time About You

Id	ESLPod_1224_WE_2120
Episode Id	ESLPod 1224
Episode Title	Setting Timers and Alarms
Phrase	to time
Text	The verb "to time," in this podcast, means to track how long something takes, or to record the passage of time while something else is happening: "The agency times each customer service call to find ways to reduce its call center costs." The phrase "to be timed to do (something)" means to be scheduled or arranged to happen at a certain time: "We timed our visit to the famous park so we can see the beautiful flowers in bloom." The phrase "to time (something) well/badly" means to do something at precisely the right/wrong moment: "If we time this well, you should arrive at the bus stop just moments before your bus arrives." Finally, the phrase "lead time" refers to how much time is needed to complete something: "How much lead time does the writer need to give us a final draft?"
Topics	About You

Time Means Phrase Eslpod Call Timed Bus Setting