after hours

• Относится ко времени после обычных рабочих часов, обычно вечером или поздно ночью, часто используется в контексте общения, работы или мероприятий, происходящих за пределами стандартного рабочего времени.

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.

   После работы

   • 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.

   Ночные развлечения

   • 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.