overtime

/ˈoʊvɚˌtaɪm/noun

Time spent working beyond one's normal scheduled hours.

Example sentences

“She did ten hours of overtime last week to finish the project.”
“Nurses often work overtime during the winter flu season.”

In sport, American English uses it where British English says 'extra time'.

Synonyms for overtime

extra hours

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 room or building where people work at desks, often doing business or administrative tasks.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.