English Explanatory Dictionary

come to time

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To come forward in order to resume the contest when the interval allowed for rest is over and time is called.
  2. To maintain an appointment; to meet expectations.

Word forms

come to time comes to time coming to time came to time

Etymology

The expression was used in prizefighting (boxing).

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