English Expression · Intermediate
short time
A period when employees work fewer hours than usual
Pronunciation: /ˌʃɔːt ˈtaɪm/
Meaning
A period when employees work fewer hours than usual.
Example
The factory put its workers on short time when orders fell.
The factory put its workers on short time when orders fell.
Practice tips
- Practice short time out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.