double time: Meaning and Definition of

dou'ble time"

1. the fastest rate of marching troops, a slow jog in which 180 paces, each of 3 ft. (0.9 m), 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.

dou•ble-time

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

1. to move in double-time.