off duty


off duty

Officially not in the capacity of working during one's normal working day or assigned hours; not on duty. Typically used of doctors, nurses, and police officers. Often hyphenated. Sorry, I'm off duty. You should ask someone at reception. An off-duty police officer leapt into action and managed to apprehend the criminal.See also: duty, off

off duty

not working at one's job. (The opposite of on duty.) I'm sorry, I can't talk to you until I'm off duty. The police officer couldn't help me because he was off duty.See also: duty, off

off duty

see under on duty. See also: duty, off

on/off ˈduty

(of nurses, police officers, etc.) working/not working at a particular time: Who’s on duty today? ♢ What time do you go off duty?See also: duty, off, on

off duty

Not engaged in or responsible for assigned work.See also: duty, off