time·serv·er also time-serv·er (t m sûr v r)n. One who conforms to the prevailing ways and opinions of one's time or condition for personal advantage; an opportunist. time serving adj. & n. |
timeserver [ˈtaɪmˌsɜːvə]
n
a person who compromises and changes his opinions, way of life, etc., to suit the current fashions
timeserving adj & n
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| Noun | 1. | timeserver - one who conforms to current ways and opinions for personal advantage opportunist, self-seeker - a person who places expediency above principle |
Translations
timeserver [ˈtaɪmˌsɜːvəʳ] n (pej)
timeserver [ˈtaɪmˌsɜːvəʳ] n (pej)
a. (changing opinions) → banderuola (fig)
b. (in job) chi fa il minimo indispensabile aspettando di andare in pensione
timeserver [ˈtaɪmˌsɜːvəʳ] n (pej)
a. (changing opinions) → banderuola (fig)
b. (in job) chi fa il minimo indispensabile aspettando di andare in pensione
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