office hours

noun
1.
the hours during which a professional person or an office conducts regular business.
2.
the hours a person spends working in an office.

Origin:
1795–1805

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office hours
 
pl n
1.  the hours during which an office is open for business
2.  the number of hours worked in an office

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Main Entry:  office hours1
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  the normal hours a business is scheduled to be open
Main Entry:  office hours2
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  the hours and days set by a professional for office consultations
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Example sentences
If you are having difficulty with the material, please feel free to come by
  during office hours.
And nearly half said some patients were being denied care because no
  appointments were available outside regular office hours.
If they're struggling with the material, their only option is to work it out in
  office hours.
Instead of chasing grades and resume building positions, chase down an eminent
  professor during his office hours.
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