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 Representative Greene for comment on Saturday via email outside of regular office hours.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
Box office hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Newsweek contacted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for comment on Friday via email outside of regular office hours.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Working on assignments early and utilizing resources like office hours and university writing services can help students demonstrate the originality of their work if falsely accused.
—Rachel Hale, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
Box office hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Newsweek contacted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for comment on Friday via email outside of regular office hours.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Working on assignments early and utilizing resources like office hours and university writing services can help students demonstrate the originality of their work if falsely accused.
—Rachel Hale, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for office hours
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“Office hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/office%20hours. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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