In time for meaning in English
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Definition
(I'll be back) in time for (the meeting): (I'll be back) early enough for (the meeting)
Examples
- "This dividend will be paid on November 4th, just in time for the holiday season."
- "If you leave now you'll get back in time for our budget meeting!"
- "That's no problem. Just put it on a boat tomorrow and it will be there in time."
Exercise 1
Let's take a look at 2 very important terms from this email.
This expression describes being "punctual" or "arriving at the correct hour".
Bruno expects everyone to be for the meeting. (2 words)
This term describes the opposite of "punctual": to arrive after a scheduled time or date.
I arrived to the meeting, and consequently I did not get any bagels.
This expression describes being "punctual" or "arriving at the correct hour".
Bruno expects everyone to be for the meeting. (2 words)
This term describes the opposite of "punctual": to arrive after a scheduled time or date.
I arrived to the meeting, and consequently I did not get any bagels.
Let's take a look at 2 very important terms from this email.
This expression describes being "punctual" or "arriving at the correct hour".
Bruno expects everyone to be on time 1 for the meeting. (2 words)
This term describes the opposite of "punctual": to arrive after a scheduled time or date.
I arrived late 2 to the meeting, and consequently I did not get any bagels.
This expression describes being "punctual" or "arriving at the correct hour".
Bruno expects everyone to be on time 1 for the meeting. (2 words)
This term describes the opposite of "punctual": to arrive after a scheduled time or date.
I arrived late 2 to the meeting, and consequently I did not get any bagels.
1 on time: "To be on time (for a meeting)" is to arrive at the meeting in a punctual manner, or at the scheduled meeting time. Bruno instructs Brian to "make sure (he's) on time" for his appointment with Harold Warbuckle.
2 late: "(To arrive) late (to an appointment)" is to arrive after the scheduled time of the appointment, or after it was supposed to begin. Bruno informs Brian that he "will be running a bit late" for the meeting with Warbuckle. "To run late" or "to be running late" is to be behind schedule. For example: I am running very late because of the traffic downtown. Please start dinner without me.
Exercise 2
Mr. Bent leaves Jean a short message at the end of his corrections.
Thank you Jean. I enjoyed this first lesson.
See you next week, I'm off to London for the weekend!
Regards,
Mr. Bent
PS. Next week, don't be late - try to be !
Thank you Jean. I enjoyed this first lesson.
See you next week, I'm off to London for the weekend!
Regards,
Mr. Bent
PS. Next week, don't be late - try to be !
Mr. Bent leaves Jean a short message at the end of his corrections.
Thank you Jean. I enjoyed this first lesson.
See you next week, I'm off to London for the weekend!
Regards,
Mr. Bent
PS. Next week, don't be late - try to be on time!
Thank you Jean. I enjoyed this first lesson.
See you next week, I'm off to London for the weekend!
Regards,
Mr. Bent
PS. Next week, don't be late - try to be on time!
on time: To be "on time" means to be punctual or arrive at the specified time. For example: Brian Jones is an ideal employee because he always arrives at work on time. Jean wasn't "on time" for his first English lesson because he arrived 55 minutes late!
at hour: The term "at hour" does not exist in English.
in time: To be "in time (for something)" means to be "early enough (for something)". For example: I'll be back in time for the meeting. Unlike, "on time", the term "in time" needs more of a context to make sense. For example: I'll understand if you're late for the aperitif, but please try to arrive in time for the meal.
out of time: To be "out of time" means to have no more time available. For example: I'm sorry, you're out of time, the examination is now finished - please stop writing!
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