off-hours
|off-hours|
B2
🇺🇸
/ɔf ˈaʊərz/
🇬🇧
/ɒf ˈaʊəz/
non-working time
Etymology
Etymology Information
'off-hours' originates from the combination of 'off' and 'hours', where 'off' meant 'away from' and 'hours' referred to 'time periods'.
Historical Evolution
'off-hours' evolved from the concept of 'off duty' hours, eventually becoming a common term for non-working periods.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to time away from work duties, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the time period outside of regular working hours.
The maintenance work is scheduled to be done during off-hours to avoid disrupting business operations.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45