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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After police told him that a business license check could be performed at any time during business hours, Morgan locked the doors and left the scene, the report stated. Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 For example, expanding access can make a big difference to single parents who can only sit down to interview outside of business hours or to immigrants who have the job skills, but not yet the language skills, to communicate their competency. Ritu Mohanka, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 An attorney for Farinacci did not immediately respond to a request for comment after normal business hours Wednesday. Morgan Chesky, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026 Outside of business hours, callers should dial (818) 754-9301 or (877) 527-3247. Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 30 July 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 17 Aug. 2026.

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