Overtimed: meaning, definitions and examples

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overtimed

 

[ oʊvərtaɪmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

work hours

Overtimed refers to the situation when an employee has worked more hours than their standard work schedule. This typically results in being eligible for additional pay or time off, depending on company policy and labor laws. It often reflects a commitment to the job but can also indicate potential issues with workload management.

Synonyms

extended hours, worked overtime

Examples of usage

  • She was overtimed this week due to project deadlines.
  • Many employees have been overtimed recently.
  • He felt stressed after being overtimed on several occasions.

Translations

Translations of the word "overtimed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tempo extra

🇮🇳 ओवरटाइम

🇩🇪 Überstunden

🇮🇩 lembur

🇺🇦 перевитрата часу

🇵🇱 nadgodziny

🇯🇵 残業

🇫🇷 heures supplémentaires

🇪🇸 horas extra

🇹🇷 fazla mesai

🇰🇷 초과 근무

🇸🇦 ساعات إضافية

🇨🇿 přesčasy

🇸🇰 overtime

🇨🇳 加班

🇸🇮 nadure

🇮🇸 yfirvinnsla

🇰🇿 қосымша уақыт

🇬🇪 ზედმეტ სამუშაო საათები

🇦🇿 artıq iş saatları

🇲🇽 horas extras

Etymology

The term 'overtimed' is derived from the combination of 'overtime' and the past participle suffix '-ed'. 'Overtime' itself comes from the combination of 'over' indicating excess and 'time', referring to hours worked beyond the normal schedule. The concept of overtime has existed as long as structured labor has; however, legal definitions and compensation practices began to take shape in the early 20th century, particularly in industrialized nations. With the rise of labor unions, workers fought for fair compensation for overtime hours, leading to stronger regulations governing work hours and payment. Thus, overtimed has evolved to reflect not only the hours worked but also the implications of those excess hours on an employee's well-being and job satisfaction.