[come] in time
1
to arrive at a particular location or event at the appointed time
- She decided to come in time for the meeting to make a good impression on her colleagues.
- He wanted to come in time for the movie to avoid missing the beginning.
- The team was focused on coming in time to finish their project before the deadline.
- The student was committed to coming in time for her classes to improve her attendance.
- They decided to come in time for the concert to get good seats.
2
to arrive at a specific moment that prevents a negative event or situation from happening or lessens its impact
- He managed to come in time to prevent the accident.
- The firefighters come in time to extinguish the small fire before it spreads to the neighboring buildings.
- The doctor came in time to deliver the baby safely.
- The police officer came in time to apprehend the thief in the act.
- Her help came in time to save the struggling business.