24/7

Round the clock

Twenty-four seven means all day, every day—constantly, without interruption.

The expression references twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week: The store is open 24/7, She works 24/7.

Often hyperbolic: My phone buzzes 24/7 rarely means literally nonstop.

Also written twenty-four seven or 24-7.

availability

nonstop

Without pause or break

uninterrupted · constant · accessible · on-call · hotline · emergency · support · service · helpdesk · convenience store

work

overtime

Work beyond scheduled hours

  • hustleEnergetic, aggressive action
  • grindCrush into particles
  • burnoutChronic occupational depletion

overwork · exhaustion · workaholism · sleepless · dedication · commitment · shift work · workload · demanding · relentless

surveillance

monitoring

Ongoing observation of something

CCTV · tracking · observation · vigilance · patrol · guard · alert · oversight · Big Brother · privacy

lifestyle

sleepless

Unable to drift off

wired · caffeinated · energy drink · red-eye · jet lag · nocturnal · alert · awake · stimulant · fatigue

media

news cycle

Duration stories stay prominent

live · coverage · breaking news · programming · content · network · channel · feed · airtime · transmission

Categories
Opposites
temporal availability/continuity

24/7never

At no point

closed · unavailable · part-time · limited hours · by appointment only

intensity of engagement/commitment

24/7never

At no point

rarely · occasionally · half-hearted · casually · on-and-off

intensity/dedication

24/7half-hearted

Lacking sincerity or zeal

casual · occasional · leisurely · relaxed · lax

Phrases
Family

seven, sevens, seventh, sevenths, sevenfold, four, fours, fourth, fourths

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G