while on duty — during the time when someone is working or officially responsible
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: during the time when someone is working or officially responsible
Pronunciation (IPA): /waɪl ɑːn ˈduːti/
Korean meaning: 근무 중에, 업무시간 중에
Korean pronunciation: 와일 온 **듀**티
Example Sentences
- The doctor cannot drink alcohol while on duty, but can eat all the hospital cafeteria cookies.
- Police officers must remain alert while on duty.
- She received a phone call from her mother while on duty at the fire station.
while on duty
NOUN//waɪl ɑːn ˈduːti//
during the time when someone is working or officially responsible
근무 중에, 업무시간 중에
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Origin
while은 고대영어 hwīl(시간)에서 왔고, duty는 앵글로-프랑스어 duete(빚진 것)에서 유래되어 '의무를 다해야 하는 시간'이라는 의미가 되었습니다.
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“The doctor cannot drink alcohol while on duty, but can eat all the hospital cafeteria cookies.”
“Police officers must remain alert while on duty.”
“She received a phone call from her mother while on duty at the fire station.”
“The pilot discovered his fear of heights while on duty - talk about bad timing!”
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