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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Some key strategies to keep in mind include promoting work-life balance—encouraging team members to take daily breaks, use their vacation days and disconnect after office hours.
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Wayne Elsey, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Calls to China’s Taiwan Affairs Office seeking comment outside of office hours went unanswered.
—Reuters, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024
Anyone is welcome to stop by these public office hours to talk about issues or to find out exactly what a journalist in this day and age does.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2024
Zoom in: The Boston Licensing Board started notifying business owners about the potential new liquor licenses during office hours in August, before the bill reached the governor's desk.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024
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Wayne Elsey, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Calls to China’s Taiwan Affairs Office seeking comment outside of office hours went unanswered.
—Reuters, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024
Anyone is welcome to stop by these public office hours to talk about issues or to find out exactly what a journalist in this day and age does.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2024
Zoom in: The Boston Licensing Board started notifying business owners about the potential new liquor licenses during office hours in August, before the bill reached the governor's desk.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Office hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/office%20hours. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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