overtime

[oh-ver-tahym, oh-ver-tahym]

noun

1. working time before or after one's regularly scheduled working hours; extra working time.

2. pay for such time (straight time ).

3. time in excess of a prescribed period.

4. Sports.,  an additional period of play for deciding the winner of a game in which the contestants are tied at the end of the regular playing period.

adverb

1. during overtime.

   to work overtime.

adjective

1. of or for overtime.

   overtime pay.

verb (used with object)

overtimed, overtiming 

1. to give too much time to (a photographic exposure).

overtime

noun

1. 1. work at a regular job done in addition to regular working hours

   2. ( as modifier )

      overtime pay

2. the rate of pay established for such work

3. time in excess of a set period

4. sport extra time

adverb

1. beyond the regular or stipulated time

verb

1. (tr) to exceed the required time for (a photographic exposure)

Word History and Origins

Origin of overtime¹

First recorded in 1530–40; over- + time

Example Sentences

Whenever I work a lot of overtime, I just treat myself even more.

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The good news for Dos Pueblos is that it has already proven it can compete against the best, having taken Orange Lutheran to overtime early in the season before losing.

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The new deductions on tip income and overtime are only for individuals with incomes under $150,000, or married couples with under $300,000.

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The blowout was welcome for the Thunder, who became the first NBA team to begin a season with two double overtime games in beating Houston and Indiana earlier this week.

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But Escobar said in his claim that the investigation into his overtime pay was calculated retaliation by the mayor’s office because of his criticism during the fires.

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