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Out of rush hours
Answer for the clue "Out of rush hours ", 8 letters:
off-peak
Word definitions for off-peak in dictionaries
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
adj. of a period of less than maximal use or demand or activity; "off-peak telepone rates"; "off-peak fares" [ant: peak ]
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
adjective EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES ▪ At off-peak times senior citizens can use the sports centre at reduced rates. ▪ Take advantage of off-peak reductions for package holidays. ▪ Work on the highway will be done only during off-peak hours. EXAMPLES FROM ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
a. During a period of less use or demand than the maximum (peak), generally overnight.
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
off-peak \off-peak\ adj. Having less than maximal use or demand or activity; -- of a period of time occurring as a defined part of a time cycle; as, off-peak telepone rates are available at night and on weekends; off-peak fares. [Narrower terms: off-season ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1906, originally in reference to electrical systems, from off (adv.) + peak (n.).
Usage examples of off-peak.
This made economic sense, because Canada had lots of natural uranium and a great deal of hydroelectric power, and during off-peak times this surplus electricity could be used to separate deuterium from hydrogen by electrolysis to make heavy water.