off-duty
|off/duty|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˌɔfˈduːti/
🇬🇧
/ˌɒfˈdjuːti/
not working
Etymology
Etymology Information
'off-duty' originates from the combination of 'off' and 'duty', where 'off' meant 'away from' and 'duty' meant 'obligation or task'.
Historical Evolution
'off-duty' evolved from the concept of being 'off' one's 'duty', indicating a state of not being engaged in work-related tasks.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not engaged in work', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not engaged in one's regular work or duties.
The police officer was off-duty when the incident occurred.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45