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overtime Definition and Meaning in English (overtime definition)

noun
Synonyms:extra hoursadditional hours
Quick Answer • Definition

Overtime definition: Time worked in addition to regular working hours.

Definitions of Overtime

  1. 1noun

    Time worked in addition to regular working hours.

  2. 2adverb

    Beyond the regular working hours or scheduled period.

  3. 3noun

    Payment received for working beyond the standard working hours.

Example Sentences

casual

“She often works overtime to finish her projects on time.”

business

“The company pays double for overtime on weekends.”

casual

“The game went into overtime after a tie score.”

Synonyms

extra hoursadditional hours

Antonyms

regular hoursstandard hours

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Inflected Word Forms

nounovertime pay
nounovertime work

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

work overtimecollocation

To work beyond the regular scheduled hours.

go into overtimeexpression

To continue beyond the scheduled or regular time, especially in sports.

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Overtime definition: Time worked in addition to regular working hours.
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'Overtime' translates to 'overtime' in English. Overtime definition: Time worked in addition to regular working hours.
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