overtime

Definition

  • n. work done in addition to regular working hours
  • n. playing time beyond regulation, to break a tie
  • adv. beyond the regular time

Word forms

Plural
overtimes

Example sentences

  1. n.

    Many employees are unhappy about working overtime without extra pay.

  2. a.

    She received an overtime payment for her extra hours last week.

  3. adv.

    He often works overtime to finish his projects on time.

  4. vt.

    The manager decided to overtime the meeting to cover all the topics.