Phrase guide

full time

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The full number of hours usually worked in a day or week, in distinction to part-time work.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

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noun

Meaning 2

The end of a sporting match.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: à plein temps — full number of hours usually worked in a day or week
  • German: Vollzeit — full number of hours usually worked in a day or week
  • Romanian: normă întreagă — full number of hours usually worked in a day or week
  • Swedish: heltid — full number of hours usually worked in a day or week
  • Italian: fine del tempo — the end of a game
  • Māori: wā mutunga — the end of a game