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on time
before the deadline; by the stated time. Please make sure that your essays are completed on time. My taxes were not done on time, so I had to pay a penalty.
on time
when expected or scheduled If I don't leave right away, I won't get to work on time. Here's Jane, right on time. Now we can go to the movie. The train is almost never on time on the weekend.
on time
1. Punctually, according to schedule, as in I hope the plane will be on time. [Early 1800s]
2. By paying in installments, on credit, as in They are buying their car on time. The time here refers to the designated period in which payments must be made. [Mid-1800s]
on time
1. According to schedule; punctual or punctually.
2. By paying in installments.