CEFR B2

freelancer

noun

Meaning

A person who works for themselves, taking on jobs for different companies or people, rather than being employed by one company.

Examples

Many graphic designers start their careers as freelancers.
The gig economy has led to a rise in the number of freelancers.

Synonyms: contractor, independent worker, consultant, temp

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freelancer (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfriːlɑːn.sər/

Definition

A person who works for themselves, taking on jobs for different companies or people, rather than being employed by one company.

Examples

Many graphic designers start their careers as freelancers.
The gig economy has led to a rise in the number of freelancers.

How to Use freelancer

freelance writer (collocation): A writer who works for themselves, taking jobs from different clients. — "As a freelance writer, she sets her own hours and chooses her projects."
work freelance (collocation): To be employed as a freelancer. — "He decided to work freelance after leaving his full-time job."
freelance basis (collocation): In the capacity of a freelancer. — "The company hired several developers on a freelance basis."

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