Marking Time

"Marking time" is a phrase that means staying in the same position or making progress at a very slow pace, often just maintaining current routines without significant change or advancement. It can refer to pausing or working steadily without moving forward toward a specific goal, emphasizing continuity rather than progress. In a broader sense, it describes a period of waiting or maintaining one’s current situation until conditions are right for the next step. The term conveys a sense of persistence and patience during slower phases of activity or development.