overtime

[ noun adverb adjective oh-ver-tahym; verb oh-ver-tahym ]

noun

1. working time before or after one's regularly scheduled working hours; extra working time.
2. pay for such time ( 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

1. during overtime:

   to work overtime.

adjective

1. of or for overtime:

   overtime pay.

verb (used with object)

, o·ver·timed, o·ver·tim·ing.

1. to give too much time to (a photographic exposure).

overtime

noun

1. 1. work at a regular job done in addition to regular working hours
   2. ( as modifier )

      overtime pay

2. the rate of pay established for such work
3. time in excess of a set period
4. sport extra time

adverb

1. beyond the regular or stipulated time

verb

1. tr to exceed the required time for (a photographic exposure)

Word History and Origins

Origin of overtime¹

First recorded in 1530–40; over- + time

Example Sentences

After the Clippers’ 10-point lead was cut to three, a costly turnover in the final seconds nearly sent the game into overtime.

From Los Angeles Times

Week nine: The Chiefs won in overtime, when in hindsight maybe the Buccaneers should have gone for two points rather than kicking the point after their late touchdown.

From BBC

I wasn’t just expected to work this unpaid overtime.

From Los Angeles Times

He pledged to exempt Social Security benefits, overtime wages and tips from taxation.

From Los Angeles Times

The Rams, coming off an overtime victory over the Seattle Seahawks, aim to increase their winning streak to four games.

From Los Angeles Times