in time

• Zeitlich ausgedrückt: rechtzeitig, also früh genug, bevor eine Frist abläuft oder etwas geschieht; oder schließlich, nach einiger Zeit, im Laufe der Zeit.

An expression meaning early enough, before a deadline or before something happens, or eventually after a period of time.

1. Before a deadlineA2formal

   Arriving or happening before the scheduled time or before it is too late.

   Rechtzeitig

   • She finished her homework just in time for dinner.
   • We arrived at the station in time to catch the train.
   • He submitted the report in time to meet the deadline.

2. Eventually or after a whileB1formal

   After a certain period of time; eventually.

   Mit der Zeit

   • In time, you will learn to appreciate classical music.
   • The pain will fade in time.
   • In time, the truth will come out.

3. Musical rhythmB1formal

   Keeping the correct rhythm or tempo in music.

   im Takt

   • The drummer kept the band perfectly in time.
   • She clapped her hands in time with the music.
   • The choir sang in time with the piano.