double-duty

[ duhb-uhl-doo-tee, -dyoo- ]

adjective

1. designed to fill two functions:

   double-duty tools.

Idioms and Phrases

Fulfilling two functions at the same time, as in Our pickup truck does double duty, since it is used for the business and for family outings .

Example Sentences

“Support your back with team pillows for even more comfort. Bean bag chairs or floor pillows accommodate the younger spectators. An upholstered ottoman serves double-duty — put your feet up or serve snacks on a tray.”

From Seattle Times

After he had performed double-duty with both groups, Hoppus and DeLonge invited him to join the band permanently.

From Los Angeles Times

Prior to Santos' latest maneuver to publicly play double-duty by stepping into this role, there has been question as to whether or not he'd already done that in a roundabout way.

From Salon

Teachers, she said, had borne the brunt of strains on public services like health and social care, where shortfalls have forced teachers to do double-duty supporting vulnerable children.

From New York Times

In that case, Ms. Bruno suggested considering a Roth I.R.A. as a kind of double-duty vehicle — one that can be used for long-term investing but also as a repository for an emergency fund.

From New York Times