round-the-clock
|round/the/clock|
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/ˌraʊnd ðə ˈklɑːk/
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/ˌraʊnd ðə ˈklɒk/
continuous operation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'round-the-clock' originates from the English phrase 'around the clock', where 'around' meant 'throughout' and 'clock' referred to timekeeping.
Historical Evolution
'Around the clock' transformed into the more concise 'round-the-clock' in modern English usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'throughout the entire day', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
continuously, without stopping, all day and night.
The hospital provides round-the-clock care for its patients.
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Last updated: 2025/01/24 07:51