on time

1. 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]

2. Punctually, according to schedule, as in I hope the plane will be on time . [Early 1800s]

Example Sentences

To get them all passed on time, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. is racing against GOP senators who are trying to drag out the process by forcing time-consuming votes on typically routine procedural steps.

From Salon

"It either doesn't turn up on time, or doesn't turn up full stop," he said.

From BBC

Her resulting pumpkin blondies — flecked with dark chocolate chips and sea salt — are the perfect solution for holiday bakers who are low on time, but excited to capture seasonal flavors.

From Salon

Many hospitals were operating with broken ventilators that weren’t being repaired on time.

From Salon

Without providing details, Mr. Perez said in his statement that BaronHR relied on third-party contractors that “misled” the staffing agency about workers’ compensation coverage or withheld wages when “clients didn’t pay on time.”

From New York Times