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

And perfectly in time for Halloween, they captured a spooky, red-glowing nebula that looks just like a bat signal shining across the universe!

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Fortunately, her doctor said, “It’s a good thing you caught it in time.”

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What a coincidence that “Bugonia” expands nationwide the same day, just in time to remind viewers of how easily radicalism can be made frivolous by those unwilling to take it seriously.

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His horns came flying at the robot and she jumped out of the way just in time.

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The Italian luxury brand settles in just in time for its winter collection, fresh off the runways of Milan.

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