General
clopening
What does clopening mean?
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."
Origin
Portmanteau of 'closing' and 'opening'; retail and service-industry slang.
Frequently asked questions
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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