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 legal standard to charge law enforcement for a shooting that occurs while on duty is high, which also complicates calls for accountability. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

The two, migrant workers from neighboring Laos, were bar employees on duty when the fire broke out. — ABC News, 13 July 2026

For amenities like restrooms, a handicap accessible walkover, ample parking, and a lifeguard on duty, consider the Santa Clara Regional beach access. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

One of the Royal Palace guards, on duty for the evening, puffed out his cheeks when asked what the scene below would have looked like with a Norway win. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Rhymes for on duty

• agouti
• beauty
• booty
• cutie
• fruity
• putti
• snooty
• sooty
• sruti
• tutti