noun
General Slang
clopening
KLOH-pen-ing · noun · slang
Closing a shift late then opening early with little rest between.
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Being scheduled to work the closing shift one night and the opening shift the next morning, leaving very little time to rest. It is common and criticized in retail and hospitality.
“Clopening left her four hours of sleep between locking up at midnight and unlocking at six.”
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clopening In A Sentence
Clopening left her four hours of sleep between locking up at midnight and unlocking at six.
Origin & Usage
Portmanteau of 'closing' and 'opening'; retail and service-industry slang.
People Also Ask
What does clopening mean?
It's being scheduled to close a shift late at night and then open early the next morning, leaving very little time to rest between.
Why is clopening criticized?
Because the short turnaround gives workers too little sleep and rest, a common complaint in retail and hospitality scheduling.
Where does the word clopening come from?
It's a blend of 'closing' and 'opening,' originating as retail and service-industry slang.
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