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 reached out to the White House and X (formerly Twitter) via email for comment outside of office hours.
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Many entrepreneurs measure productivity by office hours or the frequency of meetings.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Teachers are also available for online office hours if students have questions or need support.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Anyone with questions can call Frito-Lay's customer support line at 800-352-4477 during office hours between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. EST on weekdays.
—Anthony Robledo, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Many entrepreneurs measure productivity by office hours or the frequency of meetings.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Teachers are also available for online office hours if students have questions or need support.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Anyone with questions can call Frito-Lay's customer support line at 800-352-4477 during office hours between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. EST on weekdays.
—Anthony Robledo, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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“Office hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/office%20hours. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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