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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Run the contingency protocol with the team that would be on call at three in the morning, not just with the team on duty during business hours. Nilton Bernini, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Witnesses at Yusuf’s trial testified that the doors to her pharmacies were locked during business hours, and employees were instructed to only open up for certain customers, including drug dealers, the statement said. Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 26 July 2026 For Standard plan subscribers, tech support is available weekdays during normal business hours, but only through the tech support web portal. John Brandon, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026 Authorities said anyone with information can call the sheriff's department at 228-769-3065 during regular business hours or at 228-769-3063 after hours. Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 8 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 3 Aug. 2026.

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