round the clock
The phrase "round the clock" is often used to describe continuous, nonstop activities or services that operate throughout the entire day and night.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)Continuously, without stopping, for 24 hours a day.
Example
- Doctors and nurses worked round the clock to help those injured in the train crash.
- The store is open round the clock, offering convenience to customers at any time.
C1Games
(specific)A variant of darts where players aim to hit each section of the dartboard in numerical order.
Example
- We played a game of round the clock, trying to hit each number on the dartboard in sequence.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "round the clock":
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