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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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"Please pay attention to air alerts, protect your lives. Our services are working efficiently and are prepared; the Air Force and other defenders of our skies will be on duty 24/7, as always."

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 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

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

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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