double-duty

[duhb-uhl-doo-tee, -dyoo-]

adjective

1. designed to fill two functions.

   double-duty tools.

Idioms and Phrases

Fulfilling two functions at the same time, as in Our pickup truck does double duty, since it is used for the business and for family outings.

Example Sentences

So he delved into the engineering side of the industry, and he’s worked double-duty ever since — going on to co-found The Drake Racing engine service with his wife and fellow racer Ronda Drake in 2018.

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He pulled double-duty as host and musical guest on “SNL,” fashioning modern covers of his favorite Dylan songs, “Tomorrow Is a Long Time” and a medley of “Outlaw Blues” and “Three Angels,” for millions of viewers to hear.

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“Support your back with team pillows for even more comfort. Bean bag chairs or floor pillows accommodate the younger spectators. An upholstered ottoman serves double-duty — put your feet up or serve snacks on a tray.”

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After he had performed double-duty with both groups, Hoppus and DeLonge invited him to join the band permanently.

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Prior to Santos' latest maneuver to publicly play double-duty by stepping into this role, there has been question as to whether or not he'd already done that in a roundabout way.

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