reserveduty

noun
UK /rɪˈzɜːv ˈdjuːti/
US /rɪˈzɜːrv ˈduːti/

A special job someone is kept ready to do when needed.

The firefighter was on reserveduty in case a fire started.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A soldier kept ready to fight if needed.

The reserveduty soldiers waited at the base.

3. A turn to stay ready to help at any time.

She had reserveduty at the hospital all night.

4. A job of watching over something until it is needed.

His reserveduty was to guard the extra supplies.