in time

1. In addition to the idiom beginning with in time, also see at this point (in time); in due time; in good time; in the nick of (just in) time; on time; stitch in time.

2. Before a time limit expires, early enough, as in His speech begins at eight, so we've arrived in time . It is often put as in time for , as in Please come in time for dinner . [Second half of 1400s] Also see in good time .

3. Eventually, within an indefinite period, as in In time you'll see that Dad was right . [c. 1450] Also see in due course .

4. In the proper musical tempo or rhythm, as in It's important to dance in time to the music . [c. 1700]

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