short time
The term "short time" often refers to a brief or limited period and can be applied in various contexts, from everyday conversation to specific industries.
Definition
A2General
A brief or limited period.
Example
- We only have a short time to complete the project.
- She finished her homework in a short time.
B2Employment
(business)A work schedule with fewer hours than usual, often due to economic reasons.
Example
- Due to the recession, the company has put many employees on short time.
- Short time working arrangements were introduced to avoid layoffs.
C2Prostitution
(regional, Southeast Asia)A meeting with a sex worker that ends when ejaculation is reached.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "short time":
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