タイムリー
also: タイムリ
Meanings
1
Used as a な-adjective to describe something happening at an opportune moment.
I was saved by his timely advice.
2
clutch hit; run-scoring hit; RBI hit
abbreviationbaseball
Baseball term; abbreviation of タイムリーヒット. Refers to a hit that scores a run.
See also: タイムリーヒット
In the bottom of the ninth, his clutch hit turned the game around for the team.
Usage patterns
- タイムリーな〈事〉a timely (topic, event, etc.)
This news is a timely topic.
- タイムリーを打つto hit a clutch/RBI hit
He hit a clutch RBI single in the ninth inning to take the lead.
- 〈事〉にタイムリーに対応するto respond to something in a timely manner
The company responded to the market changes in a timely manner.
- タイムリーが出るa clutch hit comes (from a batter)
A clutch hit came with the bases loaded.