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off-peak

/ˌɒf ˈpiːk/adjective

उच्चारण ऑफ़ पीक

कम भीड़ वाले समय का, ऑफ-पीक

Core word

adjective
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    [usually before noun]

    happening or used at a time when fewer people are travelling or using a service, and so often cheaper

    कम भीड़ वाले समय का, ऑफ-पीक

    • Off-peak train fares are much lower.
    • Electricity is cheaper during off-peak hours.
    • We took an off-peak train and saved a lot of money.
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    • Calls are cheaper during off-peak times.
    • The gym offers off-peak membership for morning visits.

    Opposite peak

adverb
  1. 1

    at a time when fewer people are travelling or using a service

    कम भीड़ के समय

    • It is cheaper to travel off-peak.
    • We usually shop off-peak, when the market is quiet and the queues are short.
    • Passengers who travel off-peak pay less.
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    • It is easier to book hotels off-peak.
    • The pool is much emptier if you swim off-peak.