On duty Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈdjuti/, /ˈduti
AWN DYOO-tee or AWN DOO-tee
ˈɒn/ /djˈuːti
on DYOO-tee
Definición
Working as part of your job or official responsibilities at a certain time.
Uso & Matices
Common for police, doctors, security, and service jobs. Opposite is 'off duty'. Used formally and informally. Usually not used for office workers. Key phrases: 'Who is on duty tonight?', 'while on duty'.
Spanish: de servicio - en turnoPortuguese (BR): de plantão - em serviçoPortuguese (PT): de serviço - em funçõesChinese (Simplified): 值班 - 上岗Chinese (Traditional): 值班 - 上崗Hindi: ड्यूटी पर - सेवा मेंArabic: في الخدمة - مناوبBengali: ডিউটিতে - কর্তব্যেRussian: на дежурствеJapanese: 勤務中 - 当番Vietnamese: đang trựcKorean: 근무 중Turkish: görevdeUrdu: ڈیوٹی پرIndonesian: sedang bertugas
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The nurse is on duty tonight.
basic
He is on duty at the police station.
basic
Are you on duty tomorrow?
basic
When I'm on duty, I can't answer personal calls.
natural
Only staff on duty are allowed in the control room.
natural
Don't worry, the doctor is on duty right now.
natural