on demand
Related to on demand: Video on demand
on demand
When needed or desired. Often hyphenated. It can be difficult to adjust to a baby's need to feed on demand. Cable television is being replaced in many homes by on-demand video services.
See also: demand, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on demand
When needed or asked for, as in She's always ready to sing on demand, or Nowadays infants are generally fed on demand. This usage is a broadening of this phrase's meaning in finance, that is, "payable on being requested or presented," as in This note is payable on demand. [Late 1600s]
See also: demand, on
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
on deˈmand
done or happening whenever somebody asks: Feed the baby on demand.See also: demand, on
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
on demand
1. When presented for payment: a note payable on demand.
2. When needed or asked for: fed the baby on demand.
See also: demand, on
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
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