OVERTIME Meaning and
Definition
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Overtime refers to the additional period of time worked beyond the regular or standard work hours, primarily in the context of employment. It occurs when an employee exceeds the predetermined working hours or exceeds the daily or weekly limit set by an employer or labor regulations. Overtime often entails being compensated at a higher rate than the normal pay for the additional hours worked.
Overtime can be both voluntary and mandatory. Voluntary overtime happens when an employee willingly agrees to work beyond their scheduled hours, often due to personal preference or financial incentives like higher pay or additional benefits. Mandatory overtime, on the other hand, is imposed by the employer due to various reasons like high workload, unexpected customer demand, staffing shortages, or emergency situations.
Furthermore, overtime is subject to specific regulations and laws that vary across countries or regions. These regulations typically address the maximum number of hours an employee can work in a day or week without triggering overtime, the rate at which overtime should be compensated, and any additional benefits or entitlements associated with it.
Overtime can provide employees with the opportunity to earn extra income, enhance their financial stability, or fulfill specific career goals through added work hours. Nevertheless, excessive or prolonged overtime might lead to negative consequences, such as increased stress, fatigue, and potential health risks.
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Time employed in labour beyond the usual hour.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Other Common Misspellings for OVERTIME
Etymology of OVERTIME
The word "overtime" originated in the late 19th century, combining the prefix "over-" (meaning beyond or exceeding) and "time". It initially referred to the extra time beyond normal working hours that an employee is expected or required to work. This term is commonly used in sports as well, referring to additional playing time beyond the standard duration of a game in order to determine the winner.
Idioms with the word OVERTIME
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Chinese overtime
The idiom "Chinese overtime" typically refers to the practice of working extra hours without additional pay or compensation. It implies working beyond regular working hours without any overtime pay. The term is considered controversial and may perpetuate stereotypes, and it is important to use it with caution and sensitivity.
Similar spelling words for OVERTIME
- overdraw,
- overdrive,
- overdraft,
- overdressed,
- overtake,
- overtop,
- overeat,
- ovrette,
- overt,
- overdue,
- overtaking,
- overrating,
- overeating,
- overtire,
- overtone,
- overdress,
- Overton,
- overtax,
- overturned,
- overture,
- override,
- Overtly,
- overturn,
- Overturf,
- overtrump.
Conjugate verb Overtime
CONDITIONAL
I
would overtime
you
would overtime
he/she/it
would overtime
we
would overtime
they
would overtime
CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
I
would be overtiming
you
would be overtiming
he/she/it
would be overtiming
we
would be overtiming
they
would be overtiming
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have overtime
you
would have overtime
he/she/it
would have overtime
we
would have overtime
they
would have overtime
CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
would have been overtiming
you
would have been overtiming
he/she/it
would have been overtiming
we
would have been overtiming
they
would have been overtiming
FUTURE
I
will overtime
you
will overtime
he/she/it
will overtime
we
will overtime
they
will overtime
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be overtiming
you
will be overtiming
he/she/it
will be overtiming
we
will be overtiming
they
will be overtiming
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have overtimed
you
will have overtimed
he/she/it
will have overtimed
we
will have overtimed
they
will have overtimed
FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been overtiming
you
will have been overtiming
he/she/it
will have been overtiming
we
will have been overtiming
they
will have been overtiming
IMPERATIVE
you
overtime
we
let´s overtime
to overtime
PAST
I
overtimed
you
overtimed
he/she/it
overtimed
we
overtimed
they
overtimed
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was overtiming
you
were overtiming
he/she/it
was overtiming
we
were overtiming
they
were overtiming
PAST PARTICIPLE
overtimed
PAST PERFECT
I
had overtimed
you
had overtimed
he/she/it
had overtimed
we
had overtimed
they
had overtimed
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been overtiming
you
had been overtiming
he/she/it
had been overtiming
we
had been overtiming
they
had been overtiming
PRESENT
I
overtime
you
overtime
he/she/it
overtimes
we
overtime
they
overtime
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am overtiming
you
are overtiming
he/she/it
is overtiming
we
are overtiming
they
are overtiming
PRESENT PARTICIPLE
overtiming
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have overtimed
you
have overtimed
he/she/it
has overtimed
we
have overtimed
they
have overtimed
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been overtiming
you
have been overtiming
he/she/it
has been overtiming
we
have been overtiming
they
have been overtiming
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