around the clock — continuously for 24 hours; all day and all night without stopping
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: continuously for 24 hours; all day and all night without stopping
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈraʊnd ðə klɑːk/
Korean meaning: 24시간 내내, 하루 종일 쉬지 않고
Korean pronunciation: 어**라운드** 더 **클락**
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's baby cries around the clock - I'm considering moving to Antarctica.
- The medical team worked around the clock to save the patient's life.
- Netflix apparently thinks I watch TV around the clock based on its recommendations.
around the clock
ADVERB//əˈraʊnd ðə klɑːk//
continuously for 24 hours; all day and all night without stopping
The hospital emergency team works around the clock to save lives.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
시계(clock) 주변(around)을 한 바퀴 도는 시간, 즉 24시간을 의미하는 관용표현으로 20세기 초부터 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My neighbor's baby cries around the clock - I'm considering moving to Antarctica.”
“The medical team worked around the clock to save the patient's life.”
“Netflix apparently thinks I watch TV around the clock based on its recommendations.”
“The factory operates around the clock to meet the holiday demand.”
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