office hours
noun
1
: the time during the day when people work in an office
Our office hours are 8:30 to 4:00 Monday through Friday.
2
US
: the time during the day when a teacher is available to meet with students in his or her office
She has office hours Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:00 to 11:00.
3
US
: a time during the day when people can see a doctor or dentist
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Newsweek contacted Loomer for comment on Friday via the inquiry form on her official website outside regular office hours.
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
As mayor, Lago prides himself on being available to residents during his weekly Friday office hours, as well as town halls.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Venture firms like Vamos Ventures and BEA Fund have already established a presence, hosting office hours and engaging with the growing community.
—Aya Spencer, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Through four public workshops across 24 sessions, nine Task Force meetings, weekly office hours, individual community engagement and extensive conversation with the advisory groups, the Task Force and project team have sourced input from more than 3,000 members of the local community.
—Dan Goldman, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
As mayor, Lago prides himself on being available to residents during his weekly Friday office hours, as well as town halls.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Venture firms like Vamos Ventures and BEA Fund have already established a presence, hosting office hours and engaging with the growing community.
—Aya Spencer, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Through four public workshops across 24 sessions, nine Task Force meetings, weekly office hours, individual community engagement and extensive conversation with the advisory groups, the Task Force and project team have sourced input from more than 3,000 members of the local community.
—Dan Goldman, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
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“Office hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/office%20hours. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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