This is the 7120th most frequent German word.
fristen
"Fristen" means "to eke out a living" or "to survive" (in a limited or constrained manner).
In this sentence, 'Frist' refers to a time limit or deadline.
Die Firma musste eine neue Frist setzen, um das Projekt zu beenden.
The company had to set a new deadline to finish the project.
Here, 'fristen' implies spending or passing time, often in a context of waiting or living under constraints.
Er versucht, die Wartezeit zu fristen, indem er spannende Bücher liest.
He tries to pass the waiting time by reading exciting books.
In this usage, 'Frist' again refers to a deadline or a specific period allotted for a task.