English / phrase
on duty
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Actively engaged in scheduled work or official professional responsibilities
In context
01
He could not chat for long because he was still on duty at the clinic.
02
Even while on duty, she sent a brief text to ensure her sick friend was fine.
Synonyms
working,active,in service
Antonyms
off duty,idle,off work
Collocations
on duty officer,while on duty,report on duty