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

Nettleton denied to his superior officer and others that he had the affair, but investigators later determined that it had happened, according to prosecutors in Jacksonville, where Nettleton had been on temporary duty.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2020

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