on the half hour
The phrase "on the half hour" is commonly used to describe events or actions scheduled to occur 30 minutes past any given hour.
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Definition
A2General
At 30 minutes past the hour.
Example
- The bus arrives on the half hour, so it will be here at 2:30.
B1Scheduling
Occurring or planned to occur at 30 minutes after the hour.
Example
- Meetings are scheduled on the half hour to maximize efficiency.
B2Sports
(soccer)At 30 minutes into a half of a soccer game.
Example
- The team scored on the half hour, changing the game's dynamics.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on the half hour":
and a halfhalf dayin halfhalf and halfthree-quarter timeone and a halfevery second