reclaim one's time en · VERB
Etymology
Popularized during congressional hearings by Congresswoman Maxine Waters in 2017.
Meanings
- (US, idiomatic) To assert control over one's allotted time, in order to stop interruptions and regain speaking time during a parliamentary procedure.
- (broadly, figuratively) To regain control of one's time from distractions, inefficiencies, or the demands of others.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| reclaimed one's time | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| reclaimed one's time | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| reclaiming one's time | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| reclaims one's time | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |