jobs (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /dʒɒbz/

Definition

Paid positions of regular employment.

Examples

• She has had several different jobs in her career.

• The government is trying to create more jobs for young people.

• He quit his job last week to start his own business.

How to Use jobs

apply for a job (collocation)

To formally request a job that is available. — "She decided to apply for a job at the local hospital."

look for a job (collocation)

To search for available employment. — "He's been looking for a job since he graduated."

get a job (collocation)

To obtain employment. — "It's hard to get a job in this economy."

quit a job (collocation)

To leave a job, usually intentionally. — "He quit his job to travel the world."

do a job (collocation)

To perform a task or piece of work. — "The plumber did a great job fixing the pipe."

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