1. a person who changes their opinions or behavior to gain favor with those in power
Usage: often derogatory

Examples

• The politician was criticized as a timeserver who shifted positions based on polls.
• She refused to be a timeserver and stuck to her convictions despite pressure.
• Many viewed him as a timeserver who would say anything to advance his career.
• The company promoted timeservers rather than those with genuine leadership skills.
• His reputation as a timeserver made colleagues question his sincerity.
• The editorial condemned timeservers in government who lack moral courage.