double time

noun
1.
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.
2.
a slow run by troops in step.
3.
a rate of overtime pay that is twice the regular wage rate.
Origin
1850-55

double-time

[duhb-uh l-tahym] /ˈdʌb əlˌtaɪm/
verb (used with object), double-timed, double-timing.
1.
to cause to move in double time:
Double-time the troops to the mess hall.
verb (used without object), double-timed, double-timing.
2.
to move in double-time.
Origin
1850-55
Examples from the web for double-time
  • The fight at this moment involves the double-time setup of dozens of pieces of networking gear.
  • double-time pay required for work during meal hour or fraction thereof.
British Dictionary definitions for double-time

double time

noun
1.
a doubled wage rate, paid for working on public holidays, etc
2.
(music)
  1. a time twice as fast as an earlier section
  2. two beats per bar
3.
a slow running pace, keeping in step
4.
(US, army) a fast march of 180 paces to the minute
verb
5.
to move or cause to move in double time
Slang definitions & phrases for double-time

double-time

verb

double cross, two-time