The company offered him compensation for the overtime work.
The company offered him compensation for the overtime work.
English
overtime
ˈoʊvɚˌtaɪm, ˈoʊ.vɚ.taɪm, ˈoʊvərˌtaɪm
Meaning: time worked in addition to regular working hours
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Example sentences
He earned extra money by working ten hours of overtime this week.
He earned extra money by working ten hours of overtime this week.
The underpaid nurse asked for a fair raise after months of overtime.
The underpaid nurse asked for a fair raise after months of overtime.
Fans jump for joy when the team scores in overtime.
Fans jump for joy when the team scores in overtime.
It felt awkward when the boss mentioned overtime, you know what I mean?
It felt awkward when the boss mentioned overtime, you know what I mean?
Usage Notes
Can refer to the time itself or the pay received for that time. In sports, it refers to extra time played to break a tie.
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