Overtime
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌtaɪm/
Overtime (noun)
- time worked beyond regular hours, usually paid extra.
- additional time played in a game when scores are tied.
Examples
- She often works overtime to meet deadlines.
- Overtime is sometimes necessary to complete big projects.
Common collocations: work overtime, overtime pay, overtime hours, go into overtime, overtime period
Overtime (adverb)
Examples
- She stayed at the office overtime to finish the report.
- He worked overtime to complete the project on time.