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

Porsha is already hoofing it down the snowy street after getting stuck behind an ambulance and arrives just in time for … more speech. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026

The system is expected to be fully operational in time for next summer’s heat waves and will have enough capacity to power nearly 20,000 homes during peak grid hours. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026

It was inaugurated in 1960, in time for the Olympics, and had a revolutionary design with viewing galleries at the front and back of the train that allowed passengers to take in the scenery. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

The very fact that these models are believed to be capable of producing the code for a superbug — and that next time Anthropic may not be as successful in bringing down the gate in time — is worrisome right there. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 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