On-duty Definition

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Actively engaged in an assigned task, duty or occupation.

I'm suppose to go on duty at 0800 hours.
He was seen drinking on duty.
She will be on duty from noon to six.
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On-duty Sentence Examples

  • I'm mighty glad to see her back on duty after only a half day off!

  • No. It was afternoon and I had to go back on duty.

  • Us upstairs maids are on duty today.

  • Only little Lydia—who I understand was Jill-on-the-job and busted you for racing on her first day on duty.

  • Only now was he beginning to understand that her staying depended less on duty and honor and more on him.

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Words Starting With

OON

Words Ending With

YTYUTY

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Words Starting With O and Ending With Y

Starts With O & Ends With YStarts With ON & Ends With YStarts With O & Ends With TY

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With O7 Letter Words Ending With Y