consulting-hours
Noun (plural): - Specific times for professional advice: "consulting-hours" refers to the designated periods during which a professional, such as a doctor, lawyer, or therapist, is available to meet with clients or patients for consultations.
- (The specific times when the doctor sees patients for appointments.)
- (The scheduled times when the lawyer is available for legal advice.)
- (The hours have been increased to offer more availability.)
"during consulting-hours": within the designated appointment times.
- You can only reach the specialist during consulting-hours. (The specialist is only accessible at those times.)
"outside consulting-hours": beyond the scheduled consultation periods.
- Emergency cases are handled outside regular consulting-hours. (They are treated when the usual appointment times are not in effect.)
Consultation (n): the act of seeking professional advice or opinion.
- She scheduled a consultation with the dentist. (A meeting for professional advice.)
Consultant (n): a person who provides expert advice professionally.
- The management hired a consultant to improve efficiency. (An expert advisor.)
Consult (v): to seek information or advice from a person or source.
- You should consult your doctor before taking any medication. (Ask for professional guidance.)
- Office hours: the times when a professional is available for appointments.
- Appointment times: specific periods set aside for scheduled meetings.
- Surgery hours (British English): the times when a doctor sees patients (often used for general practitioners).
"Keep consulting-hours": to maintain a regular schedule for professional meetings.
- The professor keeps consulting-hours every Tuesday afternoon. (He is available at that regular time.)
"Be on call": to be available for consultation at any time, not just during fixed hours.
- The surgeon is on call tonight, so he may be needed at any hour. (He is available outside regular consulting-hours.)