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Time worked beyond one's regular working hours.
She earned extra pay for the overtime she put in last week.
She received additional compensation for hours worked beyond her standard schedule.
The company policy states that overtime must be approved in advance.
Overtime work requires prior authorization according to company rules.
Overtime is often compensated at a higher hourly rate than regular pay.
To work extra hours beyond the usual schedule.
I have to overtime this weekend to finish the report.
I need to work extra hours this weekend to complete the report.
Common in informal contexts, especially in business or project management.
While 'overtime' specifically refers to hours worked beyond contractual or legal limits, 'extra time' can simply mean additional time spent on any task, regardless of compensation.
In many countries, overtime pay is legally required for hours worked beyond a standard threshold (e.g., 40 hours per week in the U.S.). Always check local labor laws.
From 'over-' (prefix meaning 'beyond') + 'time' (OE 'tīma'). First recorded in the early 20th century as a noun referring to time worked beyond normal hours.
Overtime is commonly used in labor laws, employment contracts, and workplace discussions. It may be compensated financially or as compensatory time off in some jurisdictions.