26984 words

overtime

8 definitions • 12 examples
1
(time spent working) after the usual time needed or expected in a job:

Examples:

They're doing/working overtime to get the job done on time.
Everyone is on overtime (= being paid extra for working after the usual time) this weekend.
2
a period of time in a sports game in which play continues if neither team has won in the usual time allowed for the game:

Examples:

If the game ends in a tie, overtime will be played.
They lost to the Bears in overtime.
3
extra payment for working after the usual time:

Examples:

You can earn some overtime by working after 6.00 p.m.
4
time worked in addition to your usual job hours:

Examples:

Approval must be granted for overtime before the work has been performed.
5
Overtime is also the period of time in a game, such as football or basketball, in which play continues if neither team has won in the usual time allowed for the game.
6
time spent working after the usual time needed or expected in a job:

Examples:

We have put in 15 hours of overtime this week.
The pay is $7.75 per hour; $11.75 for overtime.
7
extra payment for working after the usual time:

Examples:

You can earn some overtime by working after 6.00 p.m.
eligible/ineligible for overtime If you work 45 hours a week and you are eligible for overtime, then you should get paid time and a half for five hours.
be on overtime Everyone is on overtime this weekend.
8
after the usual time needed or expected in a job:

Examples:

Utility crews are working overtime to restore service which was knocked out by ice storms.

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