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showtime

/ˈʃəʊ.taɪm/

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noun

/ˈʃəʊ.taɪm/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее запланированное время начала мероприятия, представления или активности.

A noun referring to the scheduled time at which an event, performance, or activity is supposed to begin.

  1. Scheduled start timeB1informal

    The designated time at which a performance, event, or activity is scheduled to begin.

    ruВремя начала

    • Showtime is at 8 PM, so please be seated by 7:45.
    • The movie's showtime was delayed by 15 minutes.
    • We need to be ready before showtime.

    Synonymscommencementkickoffstarting time

  2. Moment of action or performanceB2informalamerican

    The critical moment when a performance or important activity begins, often used metaphorically.

    ruМомент действия

    • Alright everyone, it's showtime! Let's give it our best.
    • The team knew it was showtime when the final whistle blew.
    • For the actor, every rehearsal led up to showtime.

    Synonymskickoffzero hour

Forms
  • showtimes plural form
  • showtimes' possessive plural form
  • showtime's possessive singular form