around-the-clock

Also round-the-clock

[uh-round-thuh-klok]

adjective

1. continuing without pause or interruption.

   an around-the-clock guard on the prisoner.

Word History and Origins

Origin of around-the-clock¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

A GEO Group spokesperson said the company provides around-the-clock access to medical care.

From Los Angeles Times

He can’t speak or write and now “depends entirely on daily, significant, around-the-clock, in-home care and intensive rehabilitation,” according to the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times

The hub has three consultant psychiatrists and a number of mental health specialists that can offer around-the-clock care.

From BBC

Assistant chief constable Lucy Morris said the six-year-old girl was receiving "around-the-clock care", surrounded by her family.

From BBC

Although Findling said Banks was willing to hire around-the-clock security to ensure compliance with conditions imposed by the court, the judge questioned whether the guards would be willing to report the person paying them.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• continuous 
• endless 
• interminable 
• never-ending 
• nonstop 
• ongoing 
• perpetual 
• relentless 
• round-the-clock 
• unending 
• uninterrupted