On/off duty

phrase

Being currently in the period of time when you are officially performing your job duties or tasks.

As a police officer, he is always responsible for protecting the public, even when he is off duty.
Visual representation of "on/off duty" - Being currently in the period of time when you are officially performing your job duties or tasks.

Often appears as...

  • officer on duty
  • call someone on duty
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Not being currently in the period of time when one is officially expected to perform job duties or tasks.

I am off duty now, so I can't help with the situation at work.
Visual representation of "on/off duty" - Not being currently in the period of time when one is officially expected to perform job duties or tasks.

Often appears as...

  • officer off duty
  • not currently on duty
phrase

Being currently in the period of time when you are officially performing your job duties or tasks.

As a police officer, he is always responsible for protecting the public, even when he is off duty.
Visual representation of "on/off duty" - Being currently in the period of time when you are officially performing your job duties or tasks.

Often appears as...

  • officer on duty
  • call someone on duty
phrase

Not being currently in the period of time when one is officially expected to perform job duties or tasks.

I am off duty now, so I can't help with the situation at work.
Visual representation of "on/off duty" - Not being currently in the period of time when one is officially expected to perform job duties or tasks.

Often appears as...

  • officer off duty
  • not currently on duty
Definition 1 of 2
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Professional Responsibility

Indicates readiness to perform job-related tasks or respond to work matters.

Illustration for Professional Responsibility
The security guard remained on duty throughout the night.
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Expected Presence

Suggests that someone should be present at a specific place for their work.

Illustration for Expected Presence
The nurse on duty was in the hospital ward.
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Active Engagement

Describes someone currently involved in work activities or operations.

Illustration for Active Engagement
The lifeguard on duty promptly jumped in to save the swimmer.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Professional Responsibility

Indicates readiness to perform job-related tasks or respond to work matters.

Illustration for Professional Responsibility
The security guard remained on duty throughout the night.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Expected Presence

Suggests that someone should be present at a specific place for their work.

Illustration for Expected Presence
The nurse on duty was in the hospital ward.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Active Engagement

Describes someone currently involved in work activities or operations.

Illustration for Active Engagement
The lifeguard on duty promptly jumped in to save the swimmer.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Professional Responsibility

Indicates readiness to perform job-related tasks or respond to work matters.

Illustration for Professional Responsibility
The security guard remained on duty throughout the night.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Expected Presence

Suggests that someone should be present at a specific place for their work.

Illustration for Expected Presence
The nurse on duty was in the hospital ward.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Active Engagement

Describes someone currently involved in work activities or operations.

Illustration for Active Engagement
The lifeguard on duty promptly jumped in to save the swimmer.
Visual representation of the word "On/off duty"

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