in time

phrase

1

: sufficiently early

2

: eventually

3

: in correct tempo

learn to play in time

Examples of in time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On top of this, season 2 jumps around in time quite a bit, further putting a strain on your ability to follow narrative threads. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 28 Aug. 2026

Receiver The Bucs believe Emeka Egbuka will return from his toe injury in time for the regular-season opener. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Wiley and his team pushed to open in time for the new school year, which started this week for public school students. — Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

The front clears tonight and opens the door to a much more comfortable air mass just in time for the weekend. — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for in time

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime