business hours

noun

: the hours that the office is open to do business
Someone will be available to answer your call during regular business hours.

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Open regular business hours, which is 24/7, but hours can vary by location. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026 That’s why, after regular business hours, calls are handled either by members of the HEHN staff or by real human operators who can direct important calls to the firm’s attorneys. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Socialettes make videos, model for photos advertising drinks, socialize with customers and even livestream on TikTok during business hours. Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2026 Public defender’s offices in Clark County, Nevada, and Philadelphia did not immediately respond to requests for comment after regular business hours late Tuesday. Dennis Romero, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for business hours

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“Business hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20hours. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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