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

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be on duty

Around 4,000 Swiss troops will be on duty on land, on Lake Geneva and in the air, coordinating with the French military.

From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 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

At an undisclosed point in their relationship, a member of the public took photos of Cantrell and Mr Vappie dining together while the latter was said to be on duty.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2025

And an RN must be on duty 24 hours a day.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2024

I was supposed to be on duty at the Betts’ house.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier

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