Job

/dʒɒb/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A paid position of regular employment.

She applied for a job at the local library.

A task or responsibility that needs to be done.

It's my job to ensure that all the files are organized.

Work or duties that one is paid to perform.

He loves his job as a software engineer.

A particular function or duty.

Her job as a coordinator involves planning events.

A specific task or piece of work.

His job was to complete the report by Friday.

verb

To do casual or temporary work.

Many students job during the summer to earn extra money.

To perform a specific task or task relating to employment.

He will job for the construction company until he finds a permanent position.

Middle English, related to 'gob', meaning 'a piece or lump of something'.

job well done

An expression of approval for a completed task.

on the job

While at work or during working hours.

get the job done

To complete a task or duty successfully.

job security

The probability that an individual will keep their job; a measure of the stability of an employment situation.

occupation

A job or profession.

career

A long-term professional journey.

profession

A paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification.

task

A piece of work to be done or undertaken.

Gig

I picked up a side gig to make some extra cash.

Nine-to-five

I hate my nine-to-five job; I want to work freelance.