off-hour
noun
1
: a period of time other than a rush hour
2
: a period of time other than regular business hours
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Utility data revealing off-hour energy spikes might spur investments in smart lighting or HVAC automation, trimming expenses.
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Johan Hajji, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
When work is sucking up every last drop of your energy, doing anything else in your off-hours can feel out of reach.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 5 May 2025
Instead of turning it over to a private company (like the Trump Organization, say), the Conservancy will manage the facility itself, keeping pool access free, skating fees modest, and off-hours filled with low-cost events.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 28 Apr. 2025
Don’t break the law — but follow these tips
Can I get fired for smoking weed in my off-hours?
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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Johan Hajji, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
When work is sucking up every last drop of your energy, doing anything else in your off-hours can feel out of reach.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 5 May 2025
Instead of turning it over to a private company (like the Trump Organization, say), the Conservancy will manage the facility itself, keeping pool access free, skating fees modest, and off-hours filled with low-cost events.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 28 Apr. 2025
Don’t break the law — but follow these tips
Can I get fired for smoking weed in my off-hours?
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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“Off-hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-hour. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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