Skip to content
ontologydriven
Sign out

Dictionary

Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

give someone time en · VERB

Meanings

  1. (idiomatic) To grant an individual a sufficient amount of time to finish doing something; especially, to modify their viewpoint or attitude.
    • When you feed these animals their grain, you have to give them enough time to eat it before you turn them all out into the paddock.
    • A: I'll get there. Just give me some time.   B: Take all the time you need. I'll be here when you're ready.
    • They'll come around. Just give them time.

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
gives someone time Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
given someone time Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
giving someone time Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
gave someone time Tense=Past lexicographic

Relateds

give someone the time · take one's time · give the time of day