26984 words

punctual

4 definitions • 6 examples
1
arriving, doing something, or happening at the expected, correct time; not late:

Examples:

a punctual start to the meeting
He's fairly punctual (= he usually arrives on time).
2
arriving, doing something, or happening at the expected or correct time; not late:

Examples:

Please try to be punctual, so we can start the meeting on time.
3
arriving at the time that has been agreed:

Examples:

The successful candidate will be efficient, neat, and punctual.
be punctual for sth Please try and be punctual for the meeting.
4
happening at the time that has been agreed:

Examples:

punctual payment/service/delivery We are committed to providing a punctual and reliable service.

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