Synonyms

24/7

American

[twen-tee-fawr sev-uhn, ‑-fohr‑, twuhn-tee‑] / ˈtwɛn tiˌfɔr ˈsɛv ən, ‑ˌfoʊr‑, ˈtwʌn ti‑ /

Or 24‑7,

adverb

24/7 Cultural

Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week: “This convenience store is open 24/7.” The term, which also appears as “24-7,” can be used figuratively to mean “with great time and effort”: “We worked on the design 24/7 in order to complete the work on time.” This phrase was coined in the late twentieth century.

First recorded in 1985–90; shortening of twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week

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Cryptocurrencies, which trade 24/7, offered the first glimpse of how investors might react, until Asian markets open on Sunday.

From MarketWatch

The luxurious neighborhood offers residents access to 24/7 security, multiple pools, tennis courts and a clubhouse.

From Los Angeles Times

"And unlike other renewable sources like wind and solar we are constantly on, 24/7 electricity," he added.

From BBC

He argued it would have been safe and viable for Ritchie to return to her own home, where she has had 24/7 nursing for eight years.

From BBC

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