In the sentence, what does around the clock mean?
The department store is open around the clock.
Note
day and night is correct because around the clock means all day and all night, or twenty-four hours a day.
This idiom or phrase is useful because it helps students understand the intended meaning beyond the individual words.
Examples: The hospital provides emergency care around the clock. The support team worked around the clock to fix the problem.
The phrase means continuous availability, not only morning, afternoon, or irregular times.
