temporary duty

American  

noun

1. duty of limited duration performed with an organization other than the one to which a person is normally attached or assigned. TDY

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Etymology

Origin of temporary duty

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Personnel on temporary duty status will receive information from their supervisors.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2018

That doesn't include another 1,500 troops considered there "on temporary duty," whose number changes daily, according to the U.S. officials.

From US News • Oct. 20, 2016

The Chief Justice may call any retired judge back to temporary duty in a lower federal court at any time.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2016

The policy regards long-term temporary duty expenses for shipyard workers.

From Washington Times • Oct. 10, 2015

I worked at the cafe all spring and in June I was called for temporary duty in the post office.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright