CEFR B1

freelance

adjective, adverb, verb, noun

Meaning

Working for different companies at a time, rather than being employed by one company on a long-term basis.

Examples

Many writers and artists work freelance to have more control over their projects.
He decided to go freelance after realizing he disliked the corporate environment.

Synonyms: independent, contract, self-employed, gig worker

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freelance (B1)

adjective, adverb, verb, noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfriːlɑːns/

Definition

Working for different companies at a time, rather than being employed by one company on a long-term basis.

Examples

Many writers and artists work freelance to have more control over their projects.
He decided to go freelance after realizing he disliked the corporate environment.
She found success as a freelance consultant in the tech industry.

How to Use freelance

work freelance (collocation): To be employed on a freelance basis. — "Many tech professionals now work freelance."
freelance writer (collocation): A writer who is self-employed and takes on assignments from different clients. — "She found success as a freelance writer for online publications."
freelance designer (collocation): A designer who is self-employed and takes on assignments from different clients. — "He hired a freelance designer to create the website's graphics."
go freelance (phrasal verb): To start working as a freelancer. — "He decided to go freelance after feeling unfulfilled in his corporate job."

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