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overtime

British pronunciation/ˈə‍ʊvətˌa‍ɪm/
American pronunciation/ˈoʊvɝˌtaɪm/
Overtime
[NOUN]
1

the extra hours a person works at their job

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overtime definition and meaning
2

playing time beyond regulation, to break a tie

synonyms : extra time
antonyms : regulation time
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overtime
[ADVERB]
1

for a longer period than normal

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Examples
1When I told Jack that he had to work overtime again, he looked at me with a face like a bulldog chewing a wasp.
2They know the thrill of victory after winning the championship game in overtime.
3The company added insult to injury by not compensating the employees for their overtime work.
4He's trying to get back in his boss's good books by offering to work overtime.
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