on duty

Meaning of the word

The term “on duty” refers to a person who works on duty, that is, who is available to serve or perform his duties for a specific period, usually outside of normal working hours.

Origin of the word

The word “on duty” originates in the Latin “Plantonem”, which means “the one who is guard”.

Word adverbs

Adverbs related to the word “on duty” are: on duty, duty.

Conjunctions of the word

There are no specific conjunctions related to the word “on duty”.

Synonyms of the word

Some synonyms of “duty” are: duty, duty, on duty, service.

Word Definitions

1. person who works on duty.
2. Professional available to meet emergencies or demands outside normal working hours.

Phrases that the word applies

1. The doctor on duty attended the patient at dawn.

2. The police officer on duty was called to resolve the occurrence.

Examples of the word in text

The nurse on duty was prepared to meet any emergence that arose at night.

The duty lawyer was responsible for following the case during the weekend.

Rhymes with the word

Artist, Conquest, List, Tourist, Interview.

Anagrams with the word

No anagrams were found with the word “on duty”.