to proceed slowly at any activity in order to use up time; to stall for time

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Definition of to proceed slowly at any activity in order to use up time; to stall for time in English English dictionary

rag the puck

We're kind of running the clock here and there's a question as to whether the government's ragging the puck. There's absolutely no reason why we can't get an agreement. I'm optimistic we can, but it's getting a bit late.

Hyphenation

to pro·ceed slow·ly at a·ny ac·ti·vi·ty in or·der to use up time; to stall for time