after hours

• Bezieht sich auf die Zeit nach den üblichen Arbeits- oder Öffnungszeiten, oft abends oder spät in der Nacht; häufig verwendet im Zusammenhang mit Aktivitäten, Arbeit oder Veranstaltungen außerhalb der regulären Arbeitszeit.

Refers to the time after regular business hours, typically in the evening or late at night, often used in contexts of socializing, work, or events that occur outside standard operating times.

1. Outside of regular business timeB1formal

   The period of time after the official closing time of a business, office, or establishment.

   Nach Dienstschluss

   • The store is open for after-hours shopping on weekends.
   • He works after hours to meet the project deadline.
   • The after-hours security guard patrols the building.

2. Late night socializingB2informal

   Time spent socializing or partying late at night, often after bars or clubs have officially closed.

   Nachtleben

   • They went to an after-hours party downtown.
   • The club has a secret after-hours lounge for VIPs.
   • After hours, the city has a different vibe.