|
Working time outside of one's regular hours
“We should not be far beyond the mark when we say that work done in overtime costs nearly double that which is performed in the ordinary working hours.”
The (higher) rate of pay for work done outside of or in addition to regular hours
“The dispute involves the payment of overtime, which York workers believe they are entitled to whenever agency workers are called in.”
An extra period of play when a contest has a tie score at the end of regulation
“But O'Gilvie answered back with a 3-pointer with 40 seconds left to tie it 57-57 and send the game to overtime.”
Additional playing time at the end of a game due to stoppages or delays
Beyond the usual or designated time, typically for work
“They were both jovial about the cold in winter and the heat in summer, always ready to work overtime and to meet emergencies.”
With great intensity, energy or enthusiasm
“She's really working overtime to please you and then resents it when you don't do likewise.”
Beyond the normal or usual extent
“The busiest times are usually during the week but the system was working overtime last weekend.”
Related Words and Phrases
|
