overtime
/ˈoʊvɚˌtaɪm/noun
Time spent working beyond one's normal scheduled hours.
Example sentence
- “She did ten hours of overtime last week to finish the project.”
In sport, American English uses it where British English says 'extra time'.
Related words
departmentOne of the sections into which a company, government, or other organization is divided.teamworkThe joint effort of a group of people working together toward a shared goal.staffAll the people who work for a company or organization.officeA formal duty, role, or position of responsibility, especially an official one.workloadHow much work someone is expected to do, usually within a set period.contractA formal agreement, usually written, in which two or more parties promise to carry out specific work or duties.