Definition

A work schedule that allows employees to choose their starting and finishing times, rather than having fixed hours.

Example

Many companies now offer flexitime to help employees balance their work and personal lives.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new flexitime policy at work?

Yeah, it sounds pretty great for balancing personal life and work.

I could really use that kind of flexitime right now.

Same here! It would make my mornings so much easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flexitime → It is formed from "flexi-" (from Latin "flexibilis", meaning capable of being bent) and "time" (from Old English "tima", meaning a period or duration). The word "flexitime" refers to a work schedule that allows for flexible hours, hence the capability to bend the traditional time structure.

Memory Tip

Think of being able to 'bend' your work hours ('flexi-') around a 'time' schedule, which is what flexitime allows.

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