Example: Please be on time for the meeting tomorrow morning.
Definition
"Be on time" means to arrive or complete something at the scheduled or agreed-upon moment without delay. It emphasizes punctuality and adherence to a specific time, as in the example phrase, "Please be on time for the meeting tomorrow morning."
Translations
llegar a tiempo
op tijd zijn
arribar a temps
être à l'heure
pünktlich sein
Etymology
The phrase "be on time" combines the verb "be" with the prepositional phrase "on time." The word "time" comes from Old English "tīma," meaning a limited period or moment. The expression evolved to stress punctuality, reflecting the importance of meeting expectations exactly when planned.
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"Be on time" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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