Meaning of on point | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Excellent; bold; performing well.
   colloquial
2. Having a direct application to the case or topic under consideration; apposite, relevant.
   US
3. On the tips of the toes; en pointe.
4. Having taken point; responsible for leading an operation; more generally, deployed and alert.

Equivalents

Examples

“The last⟳ time Madonna was indisputably on point⟳, she had hooked up with French producer Mirwais for Music (2000) and the sensuous possibilities of club culture.”

“We have⟳ no decisions in our state directly on point⟳. With us the problem is one of first impression. None of the cases cited is on point⟳.”

“His historical discussions always appear⟳ on point⟳, well researched, and indicate⟳ a great deal⟳ of care.”

“Eitingon raised Jung's idea of substituting a new complex; Freud did not answer⟳ on point⟳, but talked at length about transference.”

“The second question⟳ of the night was about the shortage of flu vaccine. Bush gave a fine answer⟳, on point⟳.”

“Halo interrupted, “We are all dialed in. Music begins in five minutes. Security is on point⟳. Light⟳ show⟳ is programmed. Do this for me: roll up the road and grab⟳ us some smokes at the convenience store across the street. Here's some cash.””

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