given time
/ɡɪvən taɪm/ · giv·en ·time
noun
- A period or opportunity provided for something to happen or be accomplished. She needs given time to finish the project without any interruptions.
- A specified or limited period during which something can be done or accomplished. The team has given time to prepare for the competition, but they still need more practice.
idiom
- To be given a chance or opportunity to do something. After the initial failure, he was given time to redeem himself in the next attempt.
Did you know? The phrase 'given time' is often used in sports to refer to the time allowed for a player to complete a task, such as a penalty shot in hockey or a free throw in basketball.