be on duty

VERB

supervise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

administer conduct deal with direct handle inspect look after oversee take care of

STRONG

boss chaperon control overlook quarterback run superintend survey

WEAK

be in charge be in driver's seat be in the saddle be responsible for call the play call the shots crack the whip keep an eye on preside over ride herd on run the show run things sit on top of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

mismanage neglect

STRONG

follow serve

Example Sentences

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But as the deaths continued, the neonatal consultants had noticed she was the one person who seemed to be on duty.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Recent US media reports have said ICE officials were expected to be on duty at Sunday's showpiece at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, the home of the San Francisco 49ers.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

The city does not plan to order additional staffing due to the weather, as most employees will already be on duty, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025

Only one employee was scheduled to be on duty.

From Barron's • Oct. 3, 2025

The most extreme example of this at Sing Sing was Wickersham, who seemed to be on duty every time I was assigned to A-block.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

be on duty

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