run down the clock

وقت کشی

to try to reduce the time that remains available to the opposition in a sports match, for example by keeping possession of the ball
تلاش کردن برای کاهش زمان باقی مانده در اختیار حریف در یک مسابقه ورزشی، به عنوان مثال با حفظ مالکیت توپ
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Spain should have run down the clock and protected their 2 - 1 lead.
We have all seen teams running down the clock as the full - time whistle approaches.