Off-peak

adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    During a period of less use or demand than the maximum (peak), generally overnight. not-comparable

    "Phone calls on weekdays between 18:00 and 08:00 the following day are charged at an off-peak tariff, lower than peak, but higher than weekend."

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"I'm much more relaxed driving during the off-peak hours, when the streets are empty."

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