on duty

phrase

: engaged in or responsible for an assigned task or duty

not allowed to take personal calls while on duty

Examples of on duty in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The nurse on duty at Lonestar that night also did not respond to requests for comment. — Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 8 Nov. 2026

The Department also opened an internal affairs investigation to determine whether the Troopers on duty fulfilled their responsibilities in the course of their shift. — Cheryl Fiandaca, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Two additional staff members were evaluated and remained on duty at the correctional facility. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026

North Carolina requires a Certified Food Protection Manager be on duty at all times. — David Raynor, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for on duty

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• tutti