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   time

   /tīm/

   noun

   • 1. the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole: "travel through space and time"
   • ▪ the progress of time as affecting people and things: "things were getting better as time passed"
   • ▪ time or an amount of time as reckoned by a conventional standard: "it's eight o'clock Eastern Standard Time"
   • ▪ the personification of time, typically as an old man with a scythe and hourglass.
   • 2. a point of time as measured in hours and minutes past midnight or noon: "the time is 9:30" Similar hourdated:o'clock
   • ▪ a moment or definite portion of time allotted, used, or suitable for a purpose: "the scheduled departure time"
   • ▪ the favorable or appropriate time to do something; the right moment: "it was time to go" Similar momentpointpoint in timeoccasionhourminutesecondinstantjuncturestagephase
   • ▪ an indefinite period: "traveling always distorts one's feelings for a time" Similar whilespellstretchstintspanseasonintervalperiodperiod of timelength of timedurationrunspacephasestageterminformal:patch
   • ▪ a more or less definite portion of time in history or characterized by particular events or circumstances: "Victorian times" Similar eraageepochperiodeonyearsdaysgenerationdate
   • ▪ the conditions of life during a particular period: "times have changed" Similar situationstate of affairsexperiencelifeway of lifeconditionscircumstancesaffairssurroundingsenvironmentcontextbackgroundambienceatmosphere
   • ▪ used in names of newspapers: "The New York Times"
   • ▪ one's lifetime: "I've known a lot of women in my time" Similar lifetimelifelife spanallotted spandaystime on earthexistencethreescore years and tenthis mortal coilinformal:born days
   • ▪ the successful, fortunate, or influential part of a person's life or career: "in my time that was unheard of" Similar heydaydayhourprimebest days/yearsyouthvigorspringtimesalad daysmaturity
   • ▪ the appropriate or expected time for something, in particular childbirth or death: "he seemed old before his time"
   • ▪ an apprenticeship: "all of our foremen served their time on the loading dock"
   • ▪ a period of menstruation or pregnancy. dated
   • ▪ the normal rate of pay for time spent working: "if called out on weekends, they are paid time and a half"
   • ▪ the length of time taken to run a race or complete an event or journey: "his time for the mile was 3:49.31"
   • ▪ the end of the game: "he scored five minutes from time"
   • ▪ (in sports) a moment at which play is stopped temporarily within a game, or the act of calling for this: "the umpire called time"
   • 3. time as allotted, available, or used: "we need more time"
   • ▪ a prison sentence: informal "he was doing time for fraud"
   • 4. an instance of something happening or being done; an occasion: "this is the first time I have gotten into debt"
   • ▪ an event, occasion, or period experienced in a particular way: "she was having a rough time of it" Similar situationstate of affairsexperiencelifeway of lifeconditionscircumstancesaffairssurroundingsenvironmentcontextbackgroundambienceatmosphere
   • 5. (following a number) expressing multiplication: "five goes into fifteen three times"
   • 6. the rhythmic pattern of a piece of music, as expressed by a time signature: "tunes in waltz time" Similar rhythmtempobeatpulseflowmetermeasurecadencepatternaccentstress
   • ▪ the tempo at which a piece of music is played or marked to be played.

   verb

   • 1. plan, schedule, or arrange when (something) should happen or be done: "the first track race is timed for 11:15" Similar schedulesetset uparrangeorganizefixfix upfix a time forbookline upslot inprearrangetimetablebillprogramplanslate
   • ▪ perform (an action) at a particular moment: "Williams timed his pass perfectly from about thirty yards" Similar regulateadjustcalculatesetsynchronize
   • 2. measure the time taken by (a process or activity, or a person doing it): "we were timed and given certificates according to our speed" Similar measureput a stopwatch onmetercountinformal:clock

   Word Origin Old Englishtīma, of Germanic origin; related to tide, which it superseded in temporal senses. The earliest of the current verb senses (dating from late Middle English) is ‘do (something) at a particular moment’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishABOUT TIME | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ABOUT TIME definition: 1. If it is about time/high time that someone did something, it should have been done sooner or a…. Learn more.

3. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › about+timeAbout time - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

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   about time. Long past the right time; also, approximately the right time. Thus, It's about time you went to bed can mean either that you should have gone to bed much earlier (often stated with emphasis on the word time ), or that now is the appropriate time for you to retire. [Early 1900s] For a synonym, see high time. See also: time.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishABOUT TIME definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Definition of 'about time' about time. phrase. If you say it is about time that something was done, you are saying in an emphatic way that it should happen or be done now, and really should have happened or been done sooner. [emphasis] It's about time a few movie makers with original ideas were given a chance. 'Here she is.'—'About time too.'

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english(IT'S) ABOUT TIME | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   (it is) past the time when something should have happened: It’s about time she got a job . (Definition of (it's) about time from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

6. www.oysterenglish.com › idiom-about-timeIdiom: about time meaning and sentence examples - Oyster English

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   Definition. (be) about time: a moment that should happen now or that should have happened previously (before) used to express annoyance that something hasn't happened sooner. used to strongly say that something should happen or have happened by now. Example sentences. — It’s about time you put your toys away and come to the dinner table.

7. www.phrases.org.uk › idioms › about-timeAbout Time - Meaning & Origin Of The Idiom - Phrasefinder

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   About time. Meaning. 1. Almost time. 2. High time. Examples. 1. Hurry up, it’s about time for the game to start. 2. These running shoes are worn through. It’s about time I got a new pair. Where did it originate? 1. and 2., both British. Where is it used? Both meanings widely used. Hear the idiom spoken. More idioms about. Clock. Patience.

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   Long past the right time; also, approximately the right time. Thus, It's about time you went to bed can mean either that you should have gone to bed much earlier (often stated with emphasis on the word time ), or that now is the appropriate time for you to retire.

9. writingexplained.org › idiom-dictionary › its-about-timeWhat Does It’s About Time Mean? - Writing Explained

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   It’s About Time Meaning Definition: 1) Long after the correct time; 2) It’s almost time to do something. The intonation will make it clear whether the person means definition one or two.

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    It's About Time: Time Saving Tips for Every Day--Home or Away is a no-nonsense guide to time management, especially recommended for homemakers, college students, parents, and anyone else desperately pressed for time.

11. crossidiomas.com › about-timeUnderstanding "about time" Idiom: Meaning, Origins & Usage ...

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    The idiom “about time” is a commonly used phrase in English that expresses the idea of something happening later than it should have. It can also be used to indicate that someone has finally done something they should have done earlier.