Workweek: meaning, definitions and examples

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workweek

 

[ ˈwərkˌwik ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.