double-time

[ duhb-uh l-tahym ]
/ ˈdʌb əlˌtaɪm /
SEE SYNONYMS FOR double-time ON THESAURUS.COM

verb (used with object), dou·ble-timed, dou·ble-tim·ing.

to cause to move in double time: Double-time the troops to the mess hall.

verb (used without object), dou·ble-timed, dou·ble-tim·ing.

to move in double-time.

Origin of double-time

First recorded in 1850–55

Words nearby double-time

double-stop, double-system sound recording, double-tailed, double-talk, double-team, double-time, double-tongue, double-tongued, double-trailer truck, double-u, double-wide

Definition for double-time (2 of 2)

double time

noun

U.S. Army. the fastest rate of marching troops, a slow jog in which 180 paces, each of 3 feet (0.9 meters), are taken in a minute.
a slow run by troops in step.
a rate of overtime pay that is twice the regular wage rate.

Origin of double time

First recorded in 1850–55

Words related to double-time

rapid, agile, brisk, nimble, hot, quick, swift, instantaneously, immediately, directly, shortly, forthwith, urgently, soon, promptly, rapidly, instantly, fleeting, electric, flying

Example sentences from the Web for double-time

  • Always does his time, his time-and-a-half and his double-time over time.

    Michael, Brother of Jerry |Jack London

  • Out the companies would rush at double-time, amid swearing and sweat.

    Bamboo Tales |Ira L. Reeves

  • At the command down, the double-time position for the arms and hands is resumed.

    Manual of Military Training |James A. Moss

British Dictionary definitions for double-time

double time

noun

a doubled wage rate, paid for working on public holidays, etc
music
  1. a time twice as fast as an earlier section
  2. two beats per bar
a slow running pace, keeping in step
US army a fast march of 180 paces to the minute

verb double-time

to move or cause to move in double time