spend time

Verb

spend time (third-person singular simple present spends time, present participle spending time, simple past and past participle spent time)

1. To dedicate time to an activity.
   • These days, many people spend time surfing social networking sites.
   • The rebuilt "Merchant Navy" Pacifics have the monopoly of these workings, and Mr. C. K. Dunkley writes that as a result of their reduced water consumption, as compared with the unrebuilt engines, some engine-crews no longer spend time taking water at Southampton Central, the invariable practice...1957 October, Cecil J. Allen, “British Locomotive Practice and Performance”, in Railway Magazine, page 714
2. To accompany someone for leisure; to hang out.
   • It's my day off today - let's spend some time together. Parents should spend more time with their children.