have the time verb2 •To be available; to have time; to have nothing more important to do.I'll finish my book when I have the time.I can't do it yet: I don't have the time. •To know the current time, or be able to consult a device which does.Excuse me, sir: do you have the time? I think I'm late for work. formshad the time · having the time · has the time