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

“But in the same breath, they do say that they don’t want to be overpoliced. They are hesitant to call the police for help because they don’t show up on time.”

From Los Angeles Times

Over 75,000 ballots in California’s March primary were rejected because they were not received on time.

From Los Angeles Times

“This means delivering outstanding drinks and food, on time, every time.”

From Salon

But against the Raptors, that version of the Lakers didn’t arrive — at least not on time.

From Los Angeles Times

On 18 separate occasions, the Fair Political Practices Commission said, Newsom and his 2018 campaign committee failed to make those reports on time, often submitting them several months late.

From Los Angeles Times