Overtime: meaning, definitions and examples
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overtime
[ ˈoʊvərˌtaɪm ]
work
time worked in addition to regular working hours
Synonyms
additional hours, extra hours, extra time
Examples of usage
- He is paid extra for working overtime on weekends.
- The project deadline was extended due to the need for overtime work.
sports
additional time added to a game when the score is tied at the end of regular time
Synonyms
extended play, extra time, sudden death
Examples of usage
- The match went into overtime before the winning goal was scored.
- The team scored a last-minute goal to force the game into overtime.
Translations
Translations of the word "overtime" in other languages:
🇵🇹 horas extras
🇮🇳 अतिरिक्त समय
🇩🇪 Überstunden
🇮🇩 lembur
🇺🇦 понаднормовий час
🇵🇱 nadgodziny
🇯🇵 時間外労働
🇫🇷 heures supplémentaires
🇪🇸 horas extra
🇹🇷 fazla mesai
🇰🇷 초과 근무
🇸🇦 العمل الإضافي
🇨🇿 přesčas
🇸🇰 nadčas
🇨🇳 加班
🇸🇮 nadure
🇮🇸 yfirvinna
🇰🇿 артық жұмыс
🇬🇪 ზედმეტი საათები
🇦🇿 əlavə iş vaxtı
🇲🇽 horas extra
Etymology
The term 'overtime' originated in the mid-19th century, combining 'over' and 'time' to refer to work done beyond regular hours. It has since evolved to encompass extended play in various contexts, such as sports and finance. The concept of overtime reflects the flexibility and compensation associated with additional effort or playtime.
See also: sometimes, time, timeframe, timekeeper, timeless, timeline, timeliness, timely, timepiece, timer, times, timetable, timetabling, timeworn, timing, untimely.