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Adjective on-duty has 1 sense
- on, on duty, on-duty - performing or scheduled for duties; "I'm on from five to midnight"; "Naval personnel on duty in Alaska"; "her on-duty hours were 11p.m. to 7 a.m."
Antonym: inactive (indirect, via active)
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Definitions from the Web
On Duty
Definition:
When someone is required to be working or available to perform tasks as part of their job or role.
Part of Speech:
Phrase
Senses:
- Being responsible for carrying out assigned tasks while fulfilling job obligations.
- Being present and available to actively perform duties or respond to work-related situations.
Usages:
- Popular Usage: Being on duty means being present and ready to perform work-related tasks during assigned time periods.
- Local Usage: The local police officers were on duty throughout the night to ensure public safety.
Sample Sentences:
- As a nurse, I have to be on duty 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
- The security guard was on duty at the entrance, checking everyone's identification.
- During the storm, all available firefighters were on duty to quickly respond to emergency calls.
- The pilot fell asleep while on duty, endangering the safety of the passengers.
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