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

"We kept it going, working overtime and doing extra work. There was also "constant threats on your job.

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While at sea they work every day, covering a required shift plus potential overtime.

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With the point they earned by taking the game to overtime, the Kings headed back up the freeway Friday afternoon second in the Pacific Division, two points behind the Ducks.

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Taxpayers can deduct up to $25,000 of tips, and up to $12,500 of overtime income for singles and $25,000 for joint filers.

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No wonder the play-off version of Patrick Mahomes turned up, throwing for 235 yards in the second half alone and leading three scoring drives in their final four possessions to win it in overtime.

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