Extra time: meaning, definitions and examples
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extra time
[ ˈɛkstrə taɪm ]
work
Time beyond what is scheduled or expected for a particular activity or task.
Synonyms
additional hours, additional time, more time
Examples of usage
- He stayed late at the office to finish his work, putting in some extra time.
- She was grateful for the extra time given to complete the project.
- I can come in on the weekend and put in some extra time to help with the event.
- We need to put in extra time to meet the deadline.
Translations
Translations of the word "extra time" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tempo extra
🇮🇳 अतिरिक्त समय
🇩🇪 zusätzliche Zeit
🇮🇩 waktu tambahan
🇺🇦 додатковий час
🇵🇱 dodatkowy czas
🇯🇵 追加時間
🇫🇷 temps supplémentaire
🇪🇸 tiempo extra
🇹🇷 ekstra zaman
🇰🇷 추가 시간
🇸🇦 وقت إضافي
🇨🇿 další čas
🇸🇰 extra čas
🇨🇳 加时
🇸🇮 dodaten čas
🇮🇸 auka tími
🇰🇿 қосымша уақыт
🇬🇪 დამატებითი დრო
🇦🇿 əlavə vaxt
🇲🇽 tiempo extra
Word origin
The term 'extra time' originated in the world of sports, particularly in soccer, where it refers to additional playing time added to a match that ends in a draw. Over time, it has been adopted in various contexts to denote additional or surplus time beyond what was originally allocated. The concept of extra time highlights the flexibility and adaptability in managing time and resources efficiently.