endofbusiness

noun

UK /ˌend əv ˈbɪznəs/

US /ˌend əv ˈbɪznəs/

The time when work stops for the day.

We will finish the meeting by the end of business on Friday.

SYNONYMS

close of business end of the workday quitting time finish time

RELATED WORDS

deadline workday office hours schedule

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The last moment to send something before offices close.

Please submit your form by the end of business today.

3. The close of a company's daily trading or operations.

The stock price rose near the end of business.

4. A deadline set at the close of the working day.

The report is due at the end of business on Monday.