overtime
/หoสvษหtaษชm/IPA: /OW1 V ER0 T AY0 M/
noun
- 1
Working time outside of one's regular hours.
โWorkers are usually paid extra for working overtime.โ
- 2
The rate of pay, usually higher, for work done outside of or in addition to regular hours.
- 3
An extra period of play when a contest has a tie score at the end of regulation. (British: extra time.)
โThat last-second shot ties the game 99-99 and sends it to overtime!โ
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To measure something incorrectly, as taking more time than it actually did.
adverb
- 1
Exceeding regular working hours.
- 2
Beyond the normal or usual extent.
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