in time

Idioms  

More idioms and phrases containing in time

• at this point (in time)
• in due time
• in good time
• in the nick of (just in) time
• on time
• stitch in time

1. 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 .

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

3. 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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Example Sentences

Language, which evolved within the past 200,000 years, endowed our species with the ability to plan for the future and reflect on the past, thus extending our selves backward and forward in time.

From The Wall Street Journal

If it was difficult for me, a physician with a dedicated spouse, to get diagnosed in time, imagine how hard it can be for others.

From The Wall Street Journal

Future historians will be glad to have “Melania” as a lens into this moment in time.

From Los Angeles Times

The final bell rings, and I open my eyes in time to catch Michelle and Leo sliding into their seats.

From Literature

However, Thomas made it to the stage in time to pick up his second award - best R&B album, for Mutt.

From BBC

Related Words

• directly
• early
• instantly
• promptly
• quickly
• rapidly
• shortly
• speedily