What does "against the clock" mean?

Working as fast as possible in order to finish something before a fixed deadline or before time runs out.

How is "against the clock" used in a sentence?

From here on out, we would be racing against the clock.

against the clock | Idiomator

Meanings:

1.
Global Englishneutralinformal
- Working as fast as possible in order to finish something before a fixed deadline or before time runs out.
Examples
Beta
- We were working against the clock to finish the report before the meeting started.
  Estábamos trabajando contra reloj para terminar el informe antes de que comenzara la reunión.
- She had to race against the clock to catch the last train home.
  Ella tuvo que correr contra reloj para alcanzar el último tren a casa.
- The team is always against the clock when preparing for product launches.
  El equipo siempre está contra reloj cuando prepara lanzamientos de productos.
2.
Global Englishneutralinformal
- Competing in a time-trial format in which an individual's or team's performance is measured solely by elapsed time rather than head-to-head play.
Examples
Beta
- In the cycling event, riders competed against the clock to secure the best time.
  En la carrera de ciclismo, los corredores compitieron contra el reloj para obtener el mejor tiempo.
- The swimmer’s performance against the clock determined if she advanced to the finals.
  El rendimiento de la nadadora contra el reloj determinó si avanzaba a las finales.
- Each competitor raced against the clock individually, rather than in head-to-head heats.
  Cada competidor corrió contra el reloj individualmente, en lugar de en enfrentamientos directos.
3.
Global Englishneutraltechnical
- Acting under pressure from a limited amount of time; racing to complete a task.
Examples
Beta
- He was acting against the clock to complete the presentation before the deadline.
  Estaba actuando contra reloj para completar la presentación antes de la fecha límite.
- With the storm approaching, the crew worked against the clock to secure all equipment.
  Con la tormenta acercándose, la tripulación trabajó contra reloj para asegurar todo el equipo.
- They’re against the clock now, trying to repair the system before the outage affects customers.
  Ahora están contra reloj, tratando de reparar el sistema antes de que la falla afecte a los clientes.
4.
Global Englishneutraltechnical
- A contest or stage in which the outcome is determined by the fastest recorded time.
Examples
Beta
- He was acting against the clock to complete the presentation before the deadline.
  Estaba actuando contra reloj para completar la presentación antes de la fecha límite.
- With the storm approaching, the crew worked against the clock to secure all equipment.
  Con la tormenta acercándose, la tripulación trabajó contra reloj para asegurar todo el equipo.
- They’re against the clock now, trying to repair the system before the outage affects customers.
  Ahora están contra reloj, tratando de reparar el sistema antes de que la falla afecte a los clientes.

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EN: From here on out, we would be racing against the clock.
ES: Y empezamos a prepararnos a toda prisa.
EN: Well, the English batsmen are really fighting against the clock now, Scott.
ES: Pues bien, los bateadores Inglés son realmente la lucha contra el reloj ahora, Scott.
EN: A race against the clock, via Paris.
ES: Una carrera contrarreloj a París.
EN: The bikes are locked up except during the time you're riding against the clock.
ES: El único momento para realizar reparaciones o ajustes es adelantadose al horario y deteniéndose para hacerlas.
EN: Sort of a motocross against the clock. The fastest times earn the most bonus points.
ES: Y para conseguir la medalla de oro, sus puntos obtenidos deberán estar entre los mejores.
EN: He fights against the clock to try to understand, to bring some... order in the world he's created himself.
ES: Lucha contrarreloj intentando comprender... intentando poner... orden en ese mundo que él mismo se ha creado.
EN: - Race against the clock, not me.
ES: - Corre contra el reloj, no contra mí.
EN: Oh, good. Just about to go into a jump-off against the clock.
ES: Le vemos preparados.
EN: All right. But I think he would have been better up against the clock, you know.
ES: Pero habría estado mejor contra el reloj.
EN: I said against the clock.
ES: Dije contra el reloj.
EN: I was testing a new plane, racing it against the clock from Paris to India.
ES: Estaba pilotando un avión desde Paris hasta India a toda velocidad.
EN: As a matter of fact, I'm running, paddling, then running again, against the clock.
ES: De hecho, tenía pensado correr, remar y correr de nuevo a ver si rompo mi propio record.
EN: And against the clock. Oh good.
ES: Cronometrado.
EN: I'm in a race against the clock trying to save the trisected paolo worm, and you have me playing librarian.
ES: Corro contra el reloj para salvar al Gusano del Coral... y me tenés acá haciendo de bibliotecario.
EN: Long credit against the clock and the spoons.
ES: Mucho crédito contra el reloj y las necesidades.

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