Meaning of U of T time | Babel Free

Definitions

A system in which an event (usually a class) begins ten minutes after the hour.

Examples

“When the chairperson glanced at his watch⟳, MacPhee joked, "Am I late? I thought it was nine o'clock on U of T time." Classes started at ten past the hour so MacPhee thought he was being witty.”

“Our institution still operated under the colloquial “U of T” time, where events start⟳ late on purpose, to hold⟳ over from prepandemic days when the expanse of the school’s urban campus landscape rendered a walk⟳ from one class to another into a commute.”

“Here at U of T, we sure love⟳ to complain⟳ and warn⟳ others about the hardships at our school. This can range from being grumpy about shuffling through the never-ending construction during U of T time to serious topics like⟳ harassment and bullying.”

“With UofT time and an hour in-between, I have⟳ enough time to stop⟳ for a pick-me-up and a coffee!”

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