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Definition not (...) until in American English

not (...) until phrase

phrase
1

used for stating the point at which something finally happens, becomes possible, or becomes true

Example

She went to Felix's apartment at noon and did not come out until late in the evening.

Example

They didn't see each other again until the fall.

Example

I cannot comment further until I have all the information.

Example

It was not until six o'clock that we got the first reports of trouble.

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Definition not (...) until in American English