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Journey time not quite ready (4)

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I believe the answer is:

trip

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This could be a double definition.

'journey' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'not quite ready' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both states of affairs as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'time' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for trip that I've seen before include "Device working a trap or alarm when stumbled over" , "Hallucinogenic drug experience - lose one's balance" , "blunder" , "Journey; make a mistake" , "Journey - cause to stumble" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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