short time

noun

1. a period or schedule during which the number of working hours is reduced.

   The recession has put most of the manufacturing plants on short time.

short time

noun

1. a system of working, usually for a temporary period, when employees are required to work and be paid for fewer than their normal hours per week due to a shortage of work

Other Word Forms

• short-time adjective

Example Sentences

In the short time since Kavanaugh wrote that opinion, his assertions have been proved demonstrably, almost laughably false too many times to count.

From Slate

In that short time, her salary has become the mainstay of her household.

From BBC

The 17-year-old suspect was detained a short time later at his home.

From BBC

Guardiola saw an opportunity to sign a winner, someone who is already established as a world class player, which relegated Trafford from being the main man for a short time to playing a supporting role.

From BBC

"A short time later the offending vehicle came to the attention of police outside Ballymagorry," the officer said,

From BBC

Related Words

• moment 
• second