around-the-clock

American  

[uh-round-thuh-klok] / əˈraʊnd ðəˈklɒk /

Also round-the-clock

adjective

1. continuing without pause or interruption.

   an around-the-clock guard on the prisoner.

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Etymology

Origin of around-the-clock

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

The alert system puts in place precautions including around-the-clock maintenance of the roadway and possible closure and detours around the Grapevine.

From Los Angeles Times

The around-the-clock operations would rely on digital tokens mirroring the shares of listed companies, the NYSE's parent company said in a statement.

From Barron's

Instead, the move toward around-the-clock trading would give them greater opportunity to pick and choose when they would want to be online.

From MarketWatch

He said work was being conducted around-the-clock with nighttime shifts illuminated by portable stadium lights.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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