around the clock

Thân thiện

She worked around the clock to finish the project.

Definition

1. Adverb: Continuously, without stopping, throughout all hours of the day and night.

Usage

This adverb describes an action that continues for 24 hours a day, without interruption. It emphasizes non-stop, constant activity. - The emergency services operate around the clock. - The factory runs around the clock to meet demand.

Examples

• The medical team worked to save the patient.
• Security is monitored .
• The news channel provides updates .

Advanced Usage

• "to go/work around the clock": To work continuously without stopping for a long period.
  • The rescue team went around the clock for three days searching for survivors.

Variants and Related Words

• Round-the-clock (adjective): Used to describe a service or activity that is continuous.
  • The hospital provides round-the-clock care.

Synonyms

• Continuously: Without interruption.
• Day and night: All the time.
• Nonstop: Without ceasing.

Related Idioms

• 24/7: An informal idiom with the same meaning, derived from "24 hours a day, 7 days a week."
  • The convenience store is open 24/7.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. without stopping
   • she worked around the clock

Từ đồng nghĩa

• for 24 hours
• round the clock