overtime

American  

[oh-ver-tahym, oh-ver-tahym] / ˈoʊ vərˌtaɪm, ˌoʊ vərˈtaɪm /

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.

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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 British  

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

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adverb

1. beyond the regular or stipulated time

verb

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

Etymology

Origin of overtime

First recorded in 1530–40; over- + time

Example Sentences

In the NFC divisional round against the Chicago Bears, he intercepted a pass in overtime to set up the winning field goal.

From Los Angeles Times

The Golden State Warriors bested the Houston Rockets 115-113 in an overtime thriller.

From Barron's

“The news that the overtime and senior deductions are major contributors makes sense,” he said.

From MarketWatch

Three of its victories—against UNC Asheville, Buffalo and Kent State—went into overtime, and none of those schools are even rated in the top 150.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Feb. 19, the U.S. defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime for the gold medal in women’s hockey.

From Los Angeles Times