off-hour
Not peak time
Off-hour refers to times outside the usual busy or working periods.
An off-hour visit to the gym means fewer crowds; off-hour calls to a business may go unanswered.
The plural off-hours denotes these quieter times collectively: I prefer to shop during off-hours.
The term implies deviation from peak or standard scheduling.
Period of non-operation
- lullTemporary period of quiet
- offseasonPeriod without regular competition
- intersessionPeriod between academic terms
- nonbusinessNot for profit purposes
overnight · late-night · weekend · holiday · closed · shutdown · slack
Interrupt continuity
- respiteShort pause from hardship
- breatherBrief period of rest
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
- recessPause in activity
intermission · naptime · siesta · downtime · recovery · recharge · interval · time-out
Adjustable employee work hours
- self-schedulingArranging your own timetable
- part-timeLimited work schedule
- job-sharingSplitting one role between two
- telecommuteWork away from office
work-from-home · graveyard-shift · nightshift · on-call · overtime · sabbatical
Recreational pursuit
- hobbyRecreational leisure activity
- entertainmentAgreeable diversion of attention
- relaxationState of being unwound
- recreationRefreshment through leisure
amusement · diversion · socializing · unwinding · me-time · decompression · enjoyment · pleasure
Brief purposeful outings
- gymExercise facility
- workoutStructured physical exercise
- joggingSlow-paced locomotion exercise
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
appointments · freelancing · volunteering · classes · commuting · meal-prep · chores · gardening
downtime
Period of non-operation
- lullTemporary period of quiet
- offseasonPeriod without regular competition
- intersessionPeriod between academic terms
nonbusiness · overnight · late-night · weekend · holiday · closed · shutdown · slack
break
Interrupt continuity
recess · intermission · naptime · siesta · downtime · recovery · recharge · interval · time-out · reprieve
flextime
Adjustable employee work hours
- self-schedulingArranging your own timetable
- part-timeLimited work schedule
- job-sharingSplitting one role between two
telecommute · work-from-home · graveyard-shift · nightshift · on-call · overtime · sabbatical
pastime
Recreational pursuit
- hobbyRecreational leisure activity
- entertainmentAgreeable diversion of attention
- relaxationState of being unwound
recreation · amusement · diversion · socializing · unwinding · me-time · decompression · enjoyment · pleasure · reading
errands
Brief purposeful outings
yoga · appointments · freelancing · volunteering · classes · commuting · meal-prep · chores · gardening · dog-walking
off-hourrush hour
Busiest commuting period
peak hour · peak time · peak period · prime time · crunch time
off-hourbusiness hours
Scheduled time for commerce
working hours · office hours · regular hours · core hours · nine-to-five