kill time

kill time
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. matar el tiempo
Ryan started browsing the Internet to kill time.Ryan empezó a navegar por Internet para matar el tiempo.
b. matar el rato
The kids were playing cards to kill time.Los chicos jugaban a los naipes para matar el rato.
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