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overtime

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We don't expect overtime, but we'll pay you for it if you want to do it.

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Quick take

A period of time longer than scheduled.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of overtime gathered in one view.

noun

A period of time longer than scheduled.

adverb

Exceeding regular working hours.

adverb

Beyond the normal or usual extent.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for overtime.

noun

A period of time longer than scheduled.

adverb

Exceeding regular working hours.

adverb

Beyond the normal or usual extent.

noun

(uncountable) Working time outside of one's regular hours.

Example sentences

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We don't expect overtime, but we'll pay you for it if you want to do it.

2

In up to 25%, workers refusing to do overtime were punished.

3

Any overtime would be paid; we don't make you work for free.

4

--- Fabrication Technician The Job * Generous living wage factory job with overtime, benefits, and vacation.

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One last thing, there is a law in CA that even if your a salaried employee, in computer programing field, they are liable for overtime unless you make more than a certain amount.

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"we looked everywhere for someone who'd be willing to work 7 days a week with no overtime at an annual salary that does not keep up with region's cost of living, we really tried, so it must be that there are no workers available."

Quote examples

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"we looked everywhere for someone who'd be willing to work 7 days a week with no overtime at an annual salary that does not keep up with region's cost of living, we really tried, so it must be that there are no workers available."

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use overtime in a sentence?

We don't expect overtime, but we'll pay you for it if you want to do it.

What does overtime mean?

A period of time longer than scheduled.

What part of speech is overtime?

overtime is commonly used as noun, adverb.