Pace out
verb
To spread out events or activities over a period of time to avoid becoming too tired or to make something easier to do.
It's a long race, so he decided to pace out his energy across all the miles.
Often appears as...
- pace out activities
- pace out tasks
verb
To measure a distance by counting the number of steps needed to cover it.
The gardener had to pace out the length of the backyard to estimate the fencing needed.
Often appears as...
- pace out distance
- pace out length
verb
To absentmindedly move about, especially when preoccupied or anxious.
He began to pace out the room nervously waiting for his interview results.
Often appears as...
- pace out room
- pace out anxiously
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To spread out events or activities over a period of time to avoid becoming too tired or to make something easier to do.
It's a long race, so he decided to pace out his energy across all the miles.
Often appears as...
- pace out activities
- pace out tasks
verb
To measure a distance by counting the number of steps needed to cover it.
The gardener had to pace out the length of the backyard to estimate the fencing needed.
Often appears as...
- pace out distance
- pace out length
verb
To absentmindedly move about, especially when preoccupied or anxious.
He began to pace out the room nervously waiting for his interview results.
Often appears as...
- pace out room
- pace out anxiously
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Strategic Planning
Consider 'pace out' for strategic management of resources like time and energy in tasks.
She paced out the project deadlines to ensure consistent progress.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Exertion
Use 'pace out' when discussing physical activities where energy conservation is important.
Marathon runners need to pace out their effort to avoid fatigue.
Pro Tip 3/3Managing Fatigue
'Pace out' implies taking deliberate steps to prevent becoming overly tired or overwhelmed.
Studying for exams? Don't cram, pace out your revision sessions.
Pro Tip 1/3Strategic Planning
Consider 'pace out' for strategic management of resources like time and energy in tasks.
She paced out the project deadlines to ensure consistent progress.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Exertion
Use 'pace out' when discussing physical activities where energy conservation is important.
Marathon runners need to pace out their effort to avoid fatigue.
Pro Tip 3/3Managing Fatigue
'Pace out' implies taking deliberate steps to prevent becoming overly tired or overwhelmed.
Studying for exams? Don't cram, pace out your revision sessions.
Pro Tip 1/3Strategic Planning
Consider 'pace out' for strategic management of resources like time and energy in tasks.
She paced out the project deadlines to ensure consistent progress.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Exertion
Use 'pace out' when discussing physical activities where energy conservation is important.
Marathon runners need to pace out their effort to avoid fatigue.
Pro Tip 3/3Managing Fatigue
'Pace out' implies taking deliberate steps to prevent becoming overly tired or overwhelmed.
Studying for exams? Don't cram, pace out your revision sessions.
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