on time
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɑːn ˈtaɪm/ · UK /ɒn ˈtaɪm/
on time means: Arriving or happening at the planned time.
adjective
Arriving or happening at the planned time.
- The bus is on time.
- Her delivery was on time yesterday.
- Will the flight be on time?
phrase
At the time that was planned or agreed.
- Please arrive on time.
- We finished the work on time.
- Did your train leave on time?
Because a player has used all the time allowed for their moves.
- She won on time.
- He lost on time despite having more pieces.
- Can a player lose on time in this tournament?
By paying small amounts regularly over a period, rather than paying the whole price at once.
- They bought the sofa on time.
- Buying furniture on time spread the cost over a year.
- Did your grandparents buy their first television on time?
Questions about on time
What does on time mean?
Arriving or happening at the planned time.
What is on time in other languages?
Türkçe: dakik · Español: puntual · Français: ponctuel · Deutsch: pünktlich · Italiano: puntuale · 日本語: 時間どおりの
How do you pronounce on time?
In American English /ɑːn ˈtaɪm/; in British English /ɒn ˈtaɪm/.
How do you use on time in a sentence?
The bus is on time. Her delivery was on time yesterday.
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