top of the hour

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

The time at (or very close to) the start of the next hour of time.

Equivalents

Examples

“If not done at the top of the hour, however, the station ID should come ⟳ at the next possible break ⟳ in the programme.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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See also

top of the shop top off top order top pair top piece top priority

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