Pronunciation: /oʊvərˌtaɪm/
noun time worked beyond regular working hours
A1 I work overtime to earn extra money.
A2 She was paid for the overtime she worked last week.
B1 Employees are entitled to overtime pay for working more than 40 hours per week.
B2 The company has a policy of compensating employees for overtime with time off.
C1 The union negotiated for better overtime rates for its members.
C2 The manager approved the team's request for overtime to meet the deadline.
adverb used to describe working beyond regular hours
A1 I work overtime to earn extra money.
A2 She often stays late at the office to finish her work overtime.
B1 The employees were paid extra for working overtime during the busy season.
B2 The project deadline was approaching, so they had to work overtime to complete it on time.
C1 The team decided to put in some overtime to ensure the project was completed to the highest standard.
C2 Despite working overtime for weeks, the team was unable to meet the client's unrealistic demands.
formal Employees are entitled to receive overtime pay for any hours worked beyond the regular schedule.
informal I picked up some overtime this week to earn some extra cash.
slang I'm pulling some OT this weekend to make some more money.
figurative His dedication to his work often leads him to put in overtime to ensure everything is perfect.
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