gig (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɡɪɡ/
Definition
A musical performance, especially one by a rock or jazz group, or a job as a performer.
Examples
The band is doing a gig in London next week.
She got a gig playing guitar for a famous singer.
He makes a living doing freelance gigs.
How to Use gig
- gig for (prepositional phrase)
- To perform a job or role for a specific person or purpose. — "He got a gig for a major advertising campaign."
- gig as (prepositional phrase)
- To perform a job or role with a specific title or function. — "She took on a gig as a consultant."
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