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What does on point mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word on point? Here's what it means.

Prepositional phrase
  1. Excellent, bold, right on, accurate, appropriate.
  2. (philosophy) Having a direct application to the case or topic under consideration; apposite, relevant. [from 20th c.]
  3. (ballet) On the tips of the toes; en pointe. [from 20th c.]
  4. (chiefly military) Having taken point; responsible for leading an operation; more generally, deployed and alert. [from 20th c.]
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Some dogs tend to exhibit signs of jealousy on seeing another dog on point.
She exhibits classic English setter style on point with a nice running gait.
The new traffic lights at Murtagh's Corner should be turned off and replaced with a Garda on point duty, according to Cllr Charlie Byrne.
She was always trailed by her media people, and they were quick to keep her on point.
In Malton most people remember Butcher Corner and the policeman on point duty.
I remember when there was a police officer on point duty at the top of Finkle Street.

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