duty period
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Definition
- Noun:
- A scheduled time during which a person is required to be at work or on active service: "duty period" refers to a specific, defined block of time assigned for performing one's job or official responsibilities. It is synonymous with a work shift or watch.
Usage
- The term "duty period" is a formal compound noun, most commonly used in official, military, aviation, or institutional contexts to specify work schedules. It emphasizes the obligation and fixed nature of the time block.
Examples
- Noun:
- The nurse's duty period begins at 7 PM and ends at 7 AM.
- Pilots must have adequate rest between duty periods to ensure safety.
- His duty period as the officer on deck lasted for six hours.
Advanced Usage
"to be on a duty period": to be actively engaged in one's scheduled work time.
- She is currently on a duty period and cannot be disturbed.
"the completion of a duty period": the end of a scheduled work shift.
- After the completion of his duty period, he handed over the logbook to his relief.
Variants and Related Words
Shift (n): A scheduled period of work, especially one forming part of a rotating schedule.
- She works the night shift at the factory.
Watch (n): A period of duty, especially on a ship or for a guard.
- The sailor stood watch from midnight until 4 AM.
Tour of duty (n): A period of time spent on a specific assignment or job, often used in military contexts.
- He completed two tours of duty overseas.
Synonyms
- Work shift: A designated period of time for work.
- Stint: A person's fixed or allotted period of work.
- Assignment period: A period during which one is assigned to specific tasks.
Related Phrases
Duty roster: A list showing the schedule of duty periods for members of a team.
- Check the duty roster to see when you are scheduled next.
Off-duty period: The time when one is not required to be at work.
- During his off-duty period, he enjoys hiking.
Noun
- the time period during which you are at work