Overtime

/ˈoʊvərˌtaɪm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Time worked beyond the standard working hours, often compensated at a higher wage.

She earned extra money by working overtime during the holiday season.

An additional period of time played in a sports game when the score is tied at the end of regulation time.

The game went into overtime after both teams scored the same number of points.

adverb

Referring to working time in excess of the regular hours.

He often works overtime to meet project deadlines.

From 'over-' meaning 'above or beyond' + 'time'.

work overtime

to work beyond the standard working hours.

overtime pay

additional compensation for hours worked beyond the regular schedule.

go into overtime

to extend a scheduled event beyond the original time.

part-time

working fewer hours than full-time employment.

full-time

working a standard number of hours as determined by an employer.

burning the midnight oil

I'm burning the midnight oil this week with all the overtime.

grind

I have to grind this weekend with all the overtime shifts.