Keep good time Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkip/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈtaɪm

KEEP gʊd / gid TIME

UK

kˈiːp/ /ɡˈʊd/ /tˈaɪm

keep GOOD TIME

Definition

If a clock or watch keeps good time, it shows the correct time and works accurately.

Usage & Nuances

Used almost exclusively for clocks and watches, not for people. The opposite is 'lose time' (runs slow) or 'gain time' (runs fast). Rarely used figuratively. Commonly appears in technical or practical contexts about devices that measure time.

• Spanish: marcar bien la hora - funcionar puntualmente (reloj)
• Portuguese (BR): marcar bem o tempo - funcionar pontualmente (relógio)
• Portuguese (PT): marcar bem as horas - funcionar corretamente (relógio)
• Chinese (Simplified): 走得准（钟表）
• Chinese (Traditional): 走得準（鐘錶）
• Hindi: समय सही रखना (घड़ी)
• Arabic: يضبط الوقت بدقة (ساعة)
• Bengali: ভাল সময় দেখা (ঘড়ি)
• Russian: хорошо ходить (о часах)
• Japanese: 正確に時を刻む（時計）
• Vietnamese: chạy đúng giờ (đồng hồ)
• Korean: 시간을 잘 맞추다 (시계)
• Turkish: saati doğru göstermek
• Urdu: ٹھیک وقت بتانا (گھڑی)
• Indonesian: berjalan tepat waktu (jam)

Example Sentences

This clock keeps good time.

basic

My new watch keeps good time.

basic

Make sure the timer keeps good time.

basic

If your clock doesn't keep good time, you might be late!

natural

I finally found a cheap watch that keeps good time.

natural

It’s old, but it still keeps good time after all these years.

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