work hour
1 of 1noun/wɜ:k aɪʊr/
Forms:work hours
1
the amount of time that an employee spends performing their job duties within a specified period, usually a day or a week
- His work hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every weekday.
- The company allows flexible work hours for employees with young children.
- He complained that his long work hours left him no time for hobbies.
- Part-time employees typically have fewer work hours than full-time staff.
- They monitor work hours closely to ensure fair scheduling.