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]

Example Sentences

He moved quickly to install the chairman of his Council of Economic Advisers, Stephen Miran, on the Fed in time for this week's meeting after a short-term vacancy opened up last month.

From BBC

McGregor, a former champion fighter who has not competed professionally since July 2021, said: "This was not an easy decision, but it is the right one at this moment in time."

From BBC

Before departing for Israel on Saturday, Rubio said he would be back in time for Kirk's memorial and remembered him as a "great young man".

From BBC

This week, the builders placed the uppermost beam on the 12-story inn set to be completed next September, in time for Super Bowl 61 scheduled to happen the following February at SoFi.

From Los Angeles Times

However, in time, the institutions that apply international law can and do draw definitive conclusions.

From BBC

Related Words

• directly 
• early 
• instantly 
• promptly 
• quickly 
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