English · Greetings & Phrases
on time
/ɒn taɪm/
[/ɒn taɪm/]
punctual
Beginnerphrase
Definition
Arriving or happening at the expected or scheduled time, neither early nor late.
Example
The train arrived right on time.
The train arrived right on time.
Etymology
From 'on' plus 'time', marking exact adherence to a schedule.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for punctuality in schedules.