on duty

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

Actively engaged in one's work or profession.

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Examples (10)

  • You're not allowed to drink alcohol while on duty.
  • The lifeguard on duty quickly reacted to the swimmer's call for help.
  • Could you please tell me which doctor is on duty in the ER tonight?
  • I was on duty all night, so I'm completely exhausted.
  • She will be on duty for the next twelve hours without a break.
  • Soldiers must remain alert at all times when they are on duty at the checkpoint.
  • The security guard who was on duty reported a strange noise.
  • Only two nurses were on duty to handle the entire floor.
  • As a firefighter, being on duty means you have to be ready for anything.
  • Please direct all your questions to the officer currently on duty.