overtime

• Über die normale Arbeitszeit hinaus; als Adverb beschreibt es Arbeit, die zusätzlich zum regulären Arbeitspensum geleistet wird, oft mit Zuschlag vergütet. Im Sport bezeichnet es die zusätzliche Spielzeit bei unentschiedenem Stand am Ende der regulären Spielzeit.

An adverb meaning "beyond the regular or standard working hours." It is used to describe work performed in addition to one's normal schedule, often compensated at a higher rate. The term is also used in sports to refer to extra playing time when a game is tied at the end of regulation.

1. Beyond regular hoursB1formal

   Working or occurring beyond the standard or scheduled time period.

   Überstunden

   • She worked overtime to finish the project.
   • The employees were paid extra for working overtime.
   • He stayed overtime to prepare for the meeting.

   Synonymeafter hoursextra

• Substantiv, das Arbeit bezeichnet, die über die reguläre Arbeitszeit hinaus geleistet wird, oder die zusätzliche Spielzeit, die an ein Spiel angehängt wird, um einen Sieger zu ermitteln.

A noun referring to work performed beyond the standard working hours, or additional playing time added to a game to resolve a tie.

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1. Work beyond regular hoursB1formal

   Time spent working beyond one's standard working hours, often compensated at a higher rate.

   Überstunden

   • She earned extra money by working overtime this month.
   • The project deadline required everyone to put in overtime.
   • He was paid double for his overtime hours.

   Synonymeoverwork

2. Extra period in sportsB1formal

   An additional period of play added to a game to determine a winner when the score is tied at the end of regulation time.

   Verlängerung

   • The hockey game went into overtime after a 3-3 tie.
   • They scored the winning goal in the first minute of overtime.
   • The basketball team lost in overtime by just two points.

   Synonymeextra time