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be punctual

быть пунктуальным

Meaning of be punctual

arrive on time

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EN-UK/tə biː ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/
EN-US/tə bi ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/
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be punctual with Russian translation

be punctual usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Старайтесь быть пунктуальным на собеседованиях, чтобы произвести хорошее первое впечатление.

Try to be punctual for interviews to make a good first impression.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Чтобы показать уважение, будьте пунктуальным на встрече.

To show respect, be punctual for the meeting.

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be punctual belongs to the topic "Interview and Resume". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

be punctualбыть пунктуальным
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
answer questionsотвечать на вопросы
ask questionsзадавать вопросы
deskписьменный стол

be punctual synonyms

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show up on time
Informal phrasing that emphasizes actually appearing at the agreed time.
be prompt
Implies quickness and timeliness, often used for responses or actions as well as arrivals; slightly more formal.
be timely
More formal: suggests something happens at an appropriate or useful time (not only strictly 'on time').
keep to a schedule
Emphasizes following a timetable or plan over time (habit or organizational skill).
meet deadlines
Refers specifically to completing work or tasks by set due dates rather than physical arrival.
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show up on time

Informal phrasing that emphasizes actually appearing at the agreed time.

A2Very Often

I hope everyone will show up on time for the training.

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be prompt

Implies quickness and timeliness, often used for responses or actions as well as arrivals; slightly more formal.

B1Often

Please be prompt when you reply to emails from clients.

B
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be timely

More formal: suggests something happens at an appropriate or useful time (not only strictly 'on time').

B2Rarely

The manager's timely decision prevented further problems.

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keep to a schedule

Emphasizes following a timetable or plan over time (habit or organizational skill).

B1Often

The team must keep to the schedule to finish on time.

🇬🇧en

Refers specifically to completing work or tasks by set due dates rather than physical arrival.

B1Often

She's reliable and always meets deadlines.

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be punctual meaning: what does it mean?

arrive on time

be punctual pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

be punctual is pronounced as /tə biː ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

be punctual definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Try to be punctual for interviews to make a good first impression. Translation: Старайтесь быть пунктуальным на собеседованиях, чтобы произвести хорошее первое впечатление.

Is be punctual part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?

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Is be punctual part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, be punctual (быть пунктуальным) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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