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time
(tīm)n.
1.
a. A nonspatial continuum in which events occur in apparently irreversible succession from the past through the present to the future.
b. An interval separating two points on this continuum; a duration: a long time since the last war; passed the time reading.
c. A number, as of years, days, or minutes, representing such an interval: ran the course in a time just under four minutes.
d. A similar number representing a specific point on this continuum, reckoned in hours and minutes: checked her watch and recorded the time, 6:17 am.
e. A system by which such intervals are measured or such numbers are reckoned: solar time.
2.
a. often times An interval, especially a span of years, marked by similar events, conditions, or phenomena; an era: hard times; a time of troubles.
b. times The present with respect to prevailing conditions and trends: You must change with the times.
3. A suitable or opportune moment or season: a time for taking stock of one's life.
4.
a. Periods or a period designated for a given activity: harvest time; time for bed.
b. Periods or a period necessary or available for a given activity: I have no time for golf.
c. A period at one's disposal: Do you have time for a chat?
5. An appointed or fated moment, especially of death or giving birth: He died before his time. Her time is near.
6.
a. One of several instances: knocked three times; addressed Congress for the last time before retirement.
b. times Used to indicate the number of instances by which something is multiplied or divided: This tree is three times taller than that one. My library is many times smaller than hers.
7.
a. One's lifetime.
b. One's period of greatest activity or engagement.
c. A person's experience during a specific period or on a certain occasion: had a good time at the party.
8.
a. A period of military service.
b. A period of apprenticeship.
c. Informal A prison sentence.
9.
a. The customary period of work: hired for full time.
b. The period spent working.
c. The hourly pay rate: earned double time on Sundays.
10. The period during which a radio or television program or commercial is broadcast: "There's television time to buy" (Brad Goldstein).
11. The rate of speed of a measured activity: marching in double time.
12. Music
a. The meter of a musical pattern: three-quarter time.
b. The rate of speed at which a piece of music is played; the tempo.
13. Chiefly British The hour at which a pub closes.
14. Sports A time-out.
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or measuring time.
2. Constructed so as to operate at a particular moment: a time release.
3. Payable on a future date or dates.
4. Of or relating to installment buying: time payments.
tr.v. timed, tim·ing, times
Phrasal Verb: 1. To set the time for (an event or occasion).
2. To adjust to keep accurate time.
3. To adjust so that a force is applied or an action occurs at the desired time: timed his swing so as to hit the ball squarely.
4. To record the speed or duration of: time a runner.
5. To set or maintain the tempo, speed, or duration of: time a manufacturing process.
6. To speculate based on the anticipated short-term performance of (a market): time the stock market.
time out
Idioms: Computers To be canceled if an expected input is not received after a specified time. Used of processes.
against time
With a quickly approaching time limit: worked against time to deliver the manuscript before the deadline.
any time
Used to acknowledge an expression of gratitude.
at one time
1. Simultaneously.
2. At a period or moment in the past.
at the same time
However; nonetheless.
at times
On occasion; sometimes.
behind the times
Out-of-date; old-fashioned.
for the time being
Temporarily.
from time to time
Once in a while; at intervals.
high time
The appropriate or urgent time: It's high time that you started working.
in good time
1. In a reasonable length of time.
2. When or before due.
3. Quickly.
in no time
Almost instantly; immediately.
in time
1. Before a time limit expires.
2. Within an indefinite time; eventually: In time they came to accept the harsh facts.
3. Music
a. In the proper tempo.
b. Played with a meter.
on time
1. According to schedule; punctual or punctually.
2. By paying in installments.
time after time
Again and again; repeatedly.
time and again
Again and again; repeatedly.
time of (one's) life
A highly pleasurable experience: We had the time of our lives at the beach.
time on (one's) hands
An interval with nothing to do.
time was
There was once a time: "Time was when [urban gangs] were part of a ... subculture that inner-city adolescence outgrew" (George F. Will).
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
time out
1. A period of 90 seconds during which play is suspended. Each team is allowed up to three time outs in each half. In Canadian football, can be requested only during the last three minutes of a half and the last minute of extra time, and last 30 seconds.
2. Legal stoppage of play, usually to discuss tactics. Seven time outs” of 90 sec each are allowed during a game. Each team is also allowed one 20-sec “time out” in each half.
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time
(taim) noun3. a point at which, or period during which, something happens. at the time of his wedding; breakfast-time.momento; hora
4. the quantity of minutes, hours, days etc, eg spent in, or available for, a particular activity etc. This won't take much time to do; I enjoyed the time I spent in Paris; At the end of the exam, the supervisor called `Your time is up!'tiempo
5. a suitable moment or period. Now is the time to ask him.momento
6. one of a number occasions. He's been to France four times.vez
7. a period characterized by a particular quality in a person's life, experience etc. He went through an unhappy time when she died; We had some good times together.época, período; momentos
8. the speed at which a piece of music should be played; tempo. in slow time.tempo
verb1. to measure the time taken by (a happening, event etc) or by (a person, in doing something). He timed the journey.cronometrar
2. to choose a particular time for. You timed your arrival beautifully! escoger el momento de/para
ˈtimeless adjective1. not belonging to, or typical of, any particular time. timeless works of art.atemporal
2. never-ending. the timeless beauty of Venice.eterno
ˈtimelessly adverbˈtimelessness nounˈtimely adjective coming at the right moment. Your arrival was most timely.oportuno
ˈtimeliness nounˈtimer noun1. a person who, or a device which, measures the time taken by anything. a three-minute egg-timer.temporizador
2. a clock-like device which sets something off or switches something on or off at a given time. reloj automático
times noun plural1. a period; an era. We live in difficult times.tiempos
2. in mathematics, used to mean multiplied by. Four times two is eight.veces
ˈtiming noun1. the measuring of the amount of time taken. cronometraje
2. the regulating of speech or actions to achieve the best effect. All comedians should have a good sense of timing.coordinación, sentido del tiempo
time bomb a bomb that has been set to explode at a particular time. bomba de relojería
ˈtime-consuming adjective taking too much time to do. a time-consuming process/job. que exige/lleva mucho tiempo
time limit a fixed length of time during which something must be done and finished. The examination has a time limit of three hours. plazo límite
time ˈoff noun a period of time away from work or studying. tiempo libre
time ˈout noun (American).
1. (in basketball etc) a short break requested by the coach to give instructions etc. descanso, tiempo muerto
ˈtimetable noun a list of the times of trains, school classes etc. horario
all in good time soon enough. cada cosa a su debido tiempo
all the time continually. todo el tiempo/rato, continuamente
at times occasionally; sometimes. a veces
be behind time to be late. ir con retraso
for the time being meanwhile. I am staying at home for the time being.por el momento
from time to time occasionally; sometimes. From time to time he brings me a present.de vez en cuando
in good time early enough; before a set time (for an appointment etc). We arrived in good time for the concert. a buena hora; con tiempo de sobra; temprano
in time2. (with with) at the same speed or rhythm. They marched in time with the music. al compás/ritmo de
no time (at all) a very short time indeed. The journey took no time (at all).nada
one/two etc at a time singly, or in groups of two etc. They came into the room three at a time. de uno/dos/tres ... en uno/dos/tres
on time at the right time. The train left on time. a la hora, puntual
save/waste time to avoid spending time; to spend time unnecessarily. Take my car instead of walking, if you want to save time; We mustn't waste time discussing unimportant matters. ganar/perder tiempo
take one's time to do something as slowly as one wishes. tomarse su tiempo
time and (time) again again and again; repeatedly. I asked her time and (time) again not to do that. una y otra vez
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