1. A response or reply that is given at the appropriate or opportune time, especially in legal, administrative, or business contexts
The court required a timely response to the lawsuit within 30 days.
O tribunal exigiu uma resposta tempestiva à ação judicial dentro de 30 dias.
2. An answer provided promptly without unnecessary delay
Customer service provided a timely response to the complaint.
O serviço de atendimento ao cliente forneceu uma resposta tempestiva à reclamação.