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Meaning of the word jobs in English

What does jobs mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

jobs

Noun

1.

a paid position of regular employment.

Example:
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a part-time job
Synonym:
position post situation place appointment posting placement day job occupation profession trade career work walk of life pursuit craft vocation calling vacancy opening way berth grip employ
2.

a task or piece of work, especially one that is paid.

Example:
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she wants to be left alone to get on with the job
Synonym:
task assignment project chore errand undertaking venture operation enterprise activity business affair detail

Verb

1.

do casual or occasional work.

Example:
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she jobbed as a waitress until her first role in a movie
2.

buy and sell (stocks) as a broker-dealer, especially on a small scale.

Example:
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his game plan is to buy in then job the shares on at a profit
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