off-duty
Americanadjective
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not engaged in the performance of one's usual work.
an off-duty police officer.
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of, relating to, or during a period when a person is not at work.
Etymology
Origin of off-duty
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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Since the officer was off-duty, there is no body camera footage.
From Los Angeles Times
While they were working to revive their friend, another group showed up that included an off-duty Truckee fire department medic who, “immediately began leading emergency efforts and CPR,” according to the Sheriff’s department.
From Los Angeles Times
“An off-duty federal agent took his life, and the community deserves clear answers, full transparency and justice.”
From Los Angeles Times
In the days since an off-duty U.S.
From Los Angeles Times
"An off-duty nurse stated that I wasn't going to make it. I think now how lucky I was."
From BBC
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