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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024nine-to-five (nīn′tə fīv′),USA pronunciation adj. [Informal.]- of, pertaining to, or during the workday, esp. the hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. when offices are characteristically open for business:the nine-to-five grind.
- of, reflecting, or exhibiting a lack of willingness to work beyond the required amount of time or with more than minimal effort:With your nine-to-five mentality, you'll never get a promotion.
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