On duty Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈdjuti/, /ˈduti
AWN DYOO-tee or AWN DOO-tee
ˈɒn/ /djˈuːti
on DYOO-tee
Definition
Working as part of your job or official responsibilities at a certain time.
Usage & Nuances
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
Example Sentences
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