working week

British  

/ ˈwɜːkˌwiːk /

noun

1. the number of hours or days in a week actually or officially allocated to work

   a four-day working week

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Example Sentences

When Piccadilly Radio came on air, the country was in the midst of political strife, the three-day working week and energy shortages.

From BBC

Almost three quarters of those who took part in the survey said they were rarely or never able to do the work, preparation and correcting they had been asked to do within their working week.

From BBC

She joined the Communist Party at the age of 14 but has campaigned as a moderate with a track record of reforms, including reducing the working week from 45 hours to 40 and raising the minimum wage.

From Barron's

Other automakers have warned they are working week by week to secure sufficient supplies of the vehicle electronics that contain Nexperia chips, while urging politicians to resolve the situation.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2024, Greece introduced a six-day working week for certain industries in a bid to boost economic growth.

From BBC