expression, godan verb (-u)
race against time; have no time to lose
Idiomatic expression used when every second counts, often in emergencies or urgent situations.
事故現場では、救助隊が分秒を争って作業を続けた。
At the accident site, the rescue team worked against the clock.
このプロジェクトは納期が迫っていて、分秒を争う状況だ。
This project is approaching its deadline, and we have no time to lose.