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o·ver·time
[n., adv., adj. oh-ver-tahym; v. oh-ver-tahym] noun, adverb, adjective, verb, -timed, -tim·ing. noun
2.
pay for such time (distinguished from straight time).
3.
time in excess of a prescribed period.
4.
Sports. an additional period of play for deciding the winner of a game in which the contestants are tied at the end of the regular playing period.
adverb
5.
during overtime: to work overtime.
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adjective
6.
of or for overtime: overtime pay.
verb (used with object)
7.
to give too much time to (a photographic exposure).
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| overtime | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a. work at a regular job done in addition to regular working hours |
| b. (as modifier): overtime pay | |
| 2. | the rate of pay established for such work |
| 3. | time in excess of a set period |
| 4. | (US), (Canadian) sport extra time |
| —adv | |
| 5. | beyond the regular or stipulated time |
| —vb | |
| 6. | (tr) to exceed the required time for (a photographic exposure) |
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Word Origin & History
overtime
"time above the regular hours of work," 1846, from over + time. Sporting sense first attested 1921, in an ice hockey context.
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