on time

Idioms  

1. Punctually, according to schedule, as in I hope the plane will be on time . [Early 1800s]

2. By paying in installments, on credit, as in They are buying their car on time . The time here refers to the designated period in which payments must be made. [Mid-1800s]

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Example Sentences

The company said it took claims that posties were hiding letters "very seriously" and that 92% of letters were delivered on time.

From BBC

The latest inquiry document says any pressure from the Scottish government to open the hospital on time and on budget was not unusual but that ministers were not aware of the full facts.

From BBC

Wulfraat said Amazon has been burned in the past by partners not delivering on time.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, he notes that interest on the debt must be paid on time, regardless of how the business is doing.

From BBC

If early voting is fine, and if the counting process can go on for days after the polls close, then why not the arrival of absentee ballots that were marked and mailed on time?

From The Wall Street Journal