Definition

A work schedule that allows employees to choose their starting and ending times within certain limits.

Example

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

Conversation

Have you heard about the new flextime policy at work?

Yeah, I think it's a great idea!

I really like the idea of being able to choose my hours with flextime.

Absolutely! It makes balancing work and life so much easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flextime is formed from "flex" (from Latin "flectere", meaning to bend) and "time" (from Old English "tima", meaning a period or duration). The term refers to a work schedule that allows employees to choose their working hours, thus 'bending' the traditional time constraints.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bending' ('flex') the usual 'time' schedule — that's what flextime means.

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