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reclaim one's time

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.39 in modern English

Syllables
re-claim one's -time
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
3
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To assert control over one's allotted time, in order to stop interruptions and regain speaking time during a parliamentary procedure.

American usage

verb

To regain control of one's time from distractions, inefficiencies, or the demands of others.

Etymology

Popularized during congressional hearings by Congresswoman Maxine Waters in 2017.

Usage

Inflected Forms

reclaims one's time (present, singular) reclaiming one's time (participle, present) reclaimed one's time (participle, past) reclaimed one's time (past)

Questions

What does reclaim one's time mean?
To assert control over one's allotted time, in order to stop interruptions and regain speaking time during a parliamentary procedure.
Where does reclaim one's time come from?
Popularized during congressional hearings by Congresswoman Maxine Waters in 2017.

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