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/
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
💡 Concept
🎵 Rhyme
While on duty, he appreciates beauty with something fruity!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/waɪl ɑːn ˈduːti/
🇬🇧 UK/waɪl ɒn ˈdjuːti/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
beautyfruity
beauty
fruity
🔗Collocations
fall asleep while on duty
accident while on duty
prohibited while on duty
injured while on duty
responsible while on duty
behavior while on duty
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“The pilot discovered his fear of heights while on duty - talk about bad timing!”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
at workduring work hourson the jobduring service
Antonyms
off dutyoff workon break
Related
working hoursshift workresponsibilityprofessional duty
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