1. The act of moving through or across something at an appropriate or convenient time; arrival or transit that occurs at the right moment
The timely passage of the bill through Congress ensured its implementation by year's end.
A passagem oportuna do projeto de lei pelo Congresso garantiu sua implementação até o final do ano.
2. In literature or text, a section or excerpt that appears at an appropriate or relevant moment in the narrative
The timely passage from Shakespeare's play resonated with the audience's contemporary concerns.
A passagem oportuna da peça de Shakespeare ressoou com as preocupações contemporâneas da plateia.