Definitions

1. noun

extra time worked beyond the usual hours, especially for which an employee is paid at an increased rate.

“The company had to pay its employees overtime for working late into the night.”

2. noun

extra time allowed in a game or competition.

“The basketball team got the overtime period to try and win the game.”

3. noun

a period of extra time worked by an employee beyond the regular working hours.

“She worked overtime for three hours to meet the project deadline.”

4. noun

a period of extra time allowed in a competition or game.

“The soccer match went into overtime after the score was tied at the end of regular time.”

5. verb

to work or play for extra time, especially beyond the usual hours.

“The employee had to overtime to finish the project on time.”