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Definition in time in British English

in time phrase

phrase
1

early enough

Example

I want to be home in time for tea.

Example

If we leave now, we'll be at the station in plenty of time.

Example

We got to the airport just in time.

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2

used for talking about a particular time in the future, measured from now

Example

In two hours' time, we'll be in Paris.

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3

after a fairly long period of time

Example

He'll forget about it in time.

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4

if musicians are in time with each other, they are all playing at the same speed

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5

if you do something such as move your body in time to a piece of music, your movements are at the same speed and beat as the music

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Definition in time in British English