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work late
/wɜːrk leɪt/
to stay at work beyond usual hours
She often works late to meet project deadlines.
She frequently stays at work after normal hours to complete her tasks.
informal
to remain at one's workplace after the usual finishing time
Due to the urgent report, he had to work late again.
Because of the urgent report, he stayed at work past his usual time.
Working late is common in our office during busy seasons.
Staying at work after hours is typical in our office during peak periods.
This phrase is often used to describe overtime work or extended working hours.
Collocations
work late into the nightto work until very late at nightwork late hoursto regularly work beyond standard hours
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Context Matters
The phrase 'work late' can imply either voluntary overtime or mandatory extra hours, depending on the context.
Word Origin
The phrase combines the verb 'work' with the adverb 'late', indicating extended working hours beyond the usual schedule.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in professional and informal contexts to describe working beyond standard hours. It can imply either voluntary or mandatory overtime.
Word Breakdown
work
to perform one's job or duties
rootlate
after the usual or expected time
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