Definition of business hours
: 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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“Business hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20hours. Accessed 28 Oct. 2021.
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