ἐξαγοράζω exagorazō; from 1537 and 59 ; to buy up, i.e. ransom; figuratively, to rescue from loss (improve opportunity): — redeem.
We are called to buy up the time, or more correctly to rescue it from loss. It would be easy to go overboard with this command and insist that every moment must be somehow linked to service of God; I do not think Paul meant to be legalistic like that here. Rather, I think he meant to make sure that we aren't letting life drift by without thinking about how we use time and how we might use it more profitably.
This phrase translates the Greek exagorazō, which can also mean “redeem” or “purchase.” Christians must actively take advantage of the opportunity to do good (cf. Ps. 90:12 ). Wisdom is especially needed in an evil age where the pathway of holiness is not always immediately clear until one reflects upon God's Word and discerns his holy will. ESV Study Bible
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