at a time

idiom

1

: during one particular moment

I can only do one thing at a time.

Please speak one at a time and not all at once.

We carried the boxes two at a time up the stairs.

2

: during one period of time without stopping

She can sit and read for hours at a time.

Examples of at a time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Struggling with undiagnosed pain and the trauma of her past, the 22-month-old pup was too distressed to rest for more than a few minutes at a time. —Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025

But instead of showing people one video at a time, Xiaohongshu presents photo slideshows, text posts, and videos in a grid format. —Makena Kelly, WIRED, 20 Jan. 2025

Ask me about specific situations where my boundaries were crossed at work, one at a time. —Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025

Type: Laser Specs: FDA-cleared, near-infrared 500mW laser technology How to Use: Use the laser to spot-treat areas of the face and neck by gliding it over a particular area for three minutes at a time. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025