Definition of office hours
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: the time during the day when people work in an office
Our office hours are 8:30 to 4:00 Monday through Friday.
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: the time during the day when a teacher is available to meet with students in his or her office
She has office hours Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:00 to 11:00.
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: a time during the day when people can see a doctor or dentist
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“Office hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/office%20hours. Accessed 13 May. 2021.
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