full time

[ fool-tahym ]

noun
  1. the number of hours in a period, as a day, week, or month, considered customary for pursuing an activity, especially working at a job: The factory now operates on full time.Abbreviations: FT, F/T: Compare part time.

Origin of full time

1
First recorded in 1910–15

Other definitions for full-time (2 of 2)

full-time
[ fool-tahym ]

adjective
  1. working or operating the customary or requisite number of hours in each day, week, or month: a full-time housekeeper;full-time production.

  2. being indefinitely employed by one company for the customary or requisite number of hours: Only full-time employees are eligible for healthcare.: Compare freelance (def. 1).

adverb
  1. on a full-time basis; on a schedule corresponding to the customary number of working or operational hours.

Origin of full-time

2
First recorded in 1895–1900

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British Dictionary definitions for full time (1 of 2)

full time

noun
  1. the end of a football or other match: Compare half-time

British Dictionary definitions for full-time (2 of 2)

full-time

adjective
  1. for the entire time appropriate to an activity: a full-time job; a full-time student

adverbfull time
  1. on a full-time basis: he works full time

Derived forms of full-time

  • full-timer, noun

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