regular hours

/ˈrɛɡ.jə.lɚ ˈaʊ.ɚz/
scheduled working hours

The job requires working regular hours from 9 AM to 5 PM.

This means the employee follows a consistent daily schedule.


formal

A consistent and predictable schedule of working hours, typically following a standard routine.

Many companies offer benefits like health insurance to employees who work regular hours.

This indicates that the job follows a predictable schedule.

Freelancers often work irregular hours, unlike those with regular hours.

This contrasts freelancers' flexible schedules with fixed schedules.

Regular hours are often associated with full-time employment and structured work environments.

Collocations

work regular hoursto follow a predictable work schedulestandard regular hoursa typical 9-to-5 work schedule

Related Phrases

flexible hoursphrase
a work schedule that allows for adjustments
overtime hoursphrase
additional hours worked beyond regular hours

Pro Tip

Work-Life Balance

Regular hours can help maintain a balanced lifestyle by providing predictability.

Gold Rule

Employment Contracts

Regular hours are often specified in employment contracts to set expectations.

Word Origin

Derived from 'regular' (consistent) and 'hours' (time periods), emphasizing predictability.

Usage Notes

Often used in job descriptions to indicate a structured work schedule.

Word Breakdown

regular
consistent or predictable
adjective
+
hours
time periods, typically in a work context
noun
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