overtime

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun work done in addition to regular working hours
  2. noun playing time beyond regulation, to break a tie
  3. adverb beyond the regular time

Etymology

From over- + time.

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