Definition: 24x724x7: It numerically means that something is available or is normally alwaysopen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.It is used mostly in the context of business and commerce.

So, in market and industries, a 24/7 service is business available with no interruptions regardless of time or day. Sometimes it is also known as non-stop service or round the clock service.WAYSContinuous operations with staff shiftsOperations at different geographic facilitiesEXAMPLESCommercial examplesCompanys sales, profit and reputation depends on their commitment towards the services they are providing, thus it becomes imperative for them to provide non-stop services. E.g. convenience store, ATM, automated online assistant, customer support, Hospitals, filling station, taxicabs and security services etc.

Public ServicesNot only commercially, sometimes it is also important for public bodies to provide round the clock services. E.g. airports, airlines, emergency medical providers, police and emergency telephone numbers.

Industries and UtilitiesIn Industries, often it is very important to run their production facilities on 24/7 basis. Likewise Utility service provider cannot afford to interrupt their service because of the sheer nature of it, e.g. Electric service providers, Water supply etc.

Professional ServicesProfessional like attorneys, physicians, and veterinarians provide round the clock service at emergency calls.