- to be in time (for)
- to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough; to manage; to make do
Godan verb with 'u' ending; intransitive verb
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- to be in time (for)
- to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough; to manage; to make do
This meaning implies arriving or completing something before a deadline or the expected time. It can refer to anything from catching a train to submitting an assignment.
This meaning reflects the idea of something being satisfactory or adequate for a particular need or requirement. It can indicate that a resource or solution is sufficient for a situation.
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"Hey, when do the dorms lock up?" "9 o'clock" "Whoops, if we don't run we won't make it!"
Despite having lazed around without having touched my work I'm frightened at heart that "Ooh-er, this time I might really not get done in time!?"