off-duty

American  

[awf-doo-tee, -dyoo-, of-] / ˈɔfˈdu ti, -ˈdyu-, ˈɒf- /

adjective

1. not engaged in the performance of one's usual work.

   an off-duty police officer.

2. of, relating to, or during a period when a person is not at work.

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off duty Idioms  

1. see under on duty.

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Etymology

Origin of off-duty

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

Authorities say many off-duty first responders travelled to Bondi on Sunday - from as far as two hours away - simply because they knew there was a need.

From BBC

Security fears necessitated tight controls at the menorah-lighting festival, where guests passed through tiers of armed guards, off-duty police and metal detectors before reaching the music and holiday decorations.

From Los Angeles Times

The social media posts that Prince William and his family share to their 17.1 million followers have a similar approach, with many showing them off-duty, with videos shot in woods, on sand dunes.

From BBC

Hu, of Calgary, a province in Alberta, was pulled from the water by another beachgoer and an off-duty California State Parks peace officer, and was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

From Los Angeles Times

While the woman was able to get back to shore on her own, an off-duty California State Parks peace officer pulled the man from the water and began CPR.

From Los Angeles Times