on duty
phrase
: engaged in or responsible for an assigned task or duty
not allowed to take personal calls while on duty
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“On duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20duty. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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