Workweek: meaning, definitions and examples
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workweek
[ ˈwərkˌwik ]
typical
A workweek is a period of seven consecutive days in which an employee works, typically Monday through Friday.
Synonyms
work period, work week, working week
Examples of usage
- The standard workweek in many countries is 40 hours.
- My workweek starts on Monday and ends on Friday.
informal
A workweek can also refer to the amount of time someone spends working during a week, regardless of the specific days.
Synonyms
work time, working hours, workload
Examples of usage
- She had a busy workweek with back-to-back meetings.
- This workweek has been particularly challenging for me.
Translations
Translations of the word "workweek" in other languages:
🇵🇹 semana de trabalho
🇮🇳 काम का सप्ताह
🇩🇪 Arbeitswoche
🇮🇩 minggu kerja
🇺🇦 робочий тиждень
🇵🇱 tydzień pracy
🇯🇵 労働週 (ろうどうしゅう)
🇫🇷 semaine de travail
🇪🇸 semana laboral
🇹🇷 çalışma haftası
🇰🇷 근무 주 (geunmu ju)
🇸🇦 أسبوع العمل (usbu' aleamal)
🇨🇿 pracovní týden
🇸🇰 pracovný týždeň
🇨🇳 工作周 (gōngzuò zhōu)
🇸🇮 delovni teden
🇮🇸 vinnuvika
🇰🇿 жұмыс аптасы (zhūmys aptasy)
🇬🇪 სამუშაო კვირა (samushao k'vira)
🇦🇿 iş həftəsi
🇲🇽 semana laboral
Word origin
The concept of a workweek dates back to the early 20th century, when labor movements advocated for standardized working hours and days off. The idea was to promote a better work-life balance and prevent employee exploitation. Over time, regulations and laws were put in place to define and regulate the workweek in various industries and countries.
See also: coworker, coworkers, hardworking, overwork, rework, reworking, unworkability, unworkable, work, workability, workable, workableness, workaholic, workaround, workbench, worker, workers, workforce, working, worklessness, workload, workmanship, workmates, workmen, workout, workplace, works, workshop, workstation, worktable, worktop, workwear.