Time & Clock References

to make time for a specific activity, task, or purpose within one's schedule

Even with a busy schedule, she managed to find time to exercise every day.

to spend or use time in a way that does not achieve anything or have a particular goal

When the meeting was delayed, they killed time by chatting with each other.

to adjust the time on a clock by moving it backward, often by one hour, to account for the end of daylight saving time

On the last Sunday of daylight saving time, remember to turn the clock back by one hour to return to standard time.

to adjust the time on a clock by moving it ahead, often by one hour, to accommodate the start of daylight saving time

This Sunday, don't forget to turn the clock forward by one hour when you go to bed as daylight saving time begins.

to adjust the time on a clock by moving it backward, typically by one hour, to account for the end of daylight saving time

It's that time of the year when we need to move the clock back one hour to revert to standard time after daylight saving time.

to adjust the time on a clock by advancing it forward, typically by one hour, to accommodate the start of daylight saving time

Every spring, we need to move the clock ahead by one hour to ensure our timekeeping is in sync with daylight saving time.