around the clock
The idiom "around the clock" describes something that happens continuously or is available at all hours of the day and night.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)Continuously, without stopping, for the entire 24-hour day.
Example
- The hospital provides care around the clock.
- Security personnel monitor the premises around the clock.
B2Services
(idiomatic)Operating or available at all times, day and night.
Example
- The store is open around the clock for customers.
- Emergency services work around the clock to ensure public safety.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "around the clock":
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