Overtime
English Meaning
Time beyond, or in excess of, a limit; esp., extra working time.
- Time beyond an established limit, as:
- Working hours in addition to those of a regular schedule.
- Sports A period of playing time added after the expiration of the set time limit.
- Payment for additional work done outside of regular working hours.
- Beyond the established time limit, especially that of the normal working day: The newspaper staff worked overtime.
- To exceed the desired timing for: overtime a photographic exposure.
