off duty

adjective

Pronunciation: ˌɔːf ˈdjuːti

Definition

Not currently engaged in one's professional work or official responsibilities.

Examples

• The nurse is off duty on weekends, so please call the clinic on Monday.

• Security guards are strictly prohibited from consuming alcohol while on duty, but they may do so when off duty.

• I saw my teacher at the cinema, but she was off duty and just relaxing with her family.

Synonyms of off duty

Words with a similar meaning to off duty:

• free
• off
• available
• unoccupied

Antonyms of off duty

Words with the opposite meaning to off duty:

• on duty

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